Review of Holiday (1938) by Tj W — 10 May 2007

Cary grant and katharine hepburn at their wittiest!

This review of Holiday (1938) was written by Tj W on 10 May 2007.

Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dakota G (36) on 23 Jul 2010

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