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Holiday Reviews

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Both film versions of Phillip Barry's stage comedy Holiday have their merits, but the 1938 version has the added advantage of supercharged star power. Katharine Hepburn and Doris Nolan play Linda and Julia Seton, two daughters of a very well-to-do family. Linda feels a bit lost in the shuffle as sister Julia prepares to marry .. Read more

Starring	Henry Kolker, Binnie Barnes, Jean Dixon, Henry Daniell
Director	George Cukor
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- Elegant, highly successful remake; still a stage play on film, but subtly devised to make the very most of the lines and performances. Horton played the same role in both versions.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  For love or money?
  
  As you would expect, this is another great performane from Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn. When Cary gets engaged while on holiday, little does he realise ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 13 Jul 2004 at 17:46
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  Still brilliant
  
  I had forgotten I had seen this film before, but still enjoyed watching it again. Fabulous comedy spark between Hepburn and Grant that you just do not find ... read more »
  
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- - NoIdonthaveanickname
  - 35 reviews
  - 18 Feb 2012 at 14:45
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  What's not to like
  
  Oh yes take me back to the days when everyone knew their place and had plenty of money! Perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
  
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- - LEM
  - 23 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 01 Nov 2011 at 17:46
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  hate to be a stickler...
  
  ...but she was when it came to misspelling her name -- am surprised the advertisers got away with using this cover! -- kathArine
  
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  - england
  - 07 Sep 2010 at 22:17
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  Don't know how I missed this before
  
  A Grant/Hepburn film I had not heard of, how could I not have a look? Very glad I did, beautifully acted and directed, with a still relevant storyline, and ... read more »
  
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- - LMAO
  - 20 reviews
  - Leicester
  - 26 Feb 2010 at 17:48
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  Only for us oldies
  
  Those of us with fond memories of Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn will enjoy wallowing in this film. I loved it, but a younger audience will probably find it ... read more »
  
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  - BRISTOL
  - 17 Mar 2009 at 17:15
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  The Holiday
  
  An absolute classic-brilliant! Katherine Hepburn is a marvel and Cary Grant a total dish. A must see film, engaging and soulful. Ahead of its time!
  
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- - Heavens
  - 70 reviews
  - St Leonards-on-sea
  - 15 Mar 2009 at 13:40
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  Black & White & Wonderful
  
  If you like Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant this one is a must see. It is lively despite it being mostly set indoors. I didn't know Cary could do back ... read more »
  
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  - East Grinstead
  - 05 Feb 2009 at 18:39
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  Not up to much
  
  Rented this because I saw it in a list of screwball comedies. Unfortunately it is definitely more of a melodrama than a comedy and certainly nothing like a ... read more »
  
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- - charlieb
  - 8 reviews
  - London
  - 13 Oct 2008 at 11:21
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  Customer Review
  
  I was a bit disappointed after my expectations were raised by the review in the Halliwell film guide where it gets a high rating and is described as "... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Holiday
  
  This is a magnificent film and the silly trailers reveal how the distribtors have failed to recognise its real place. Holiday looks at the rise of a self-made ... read more »
  
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  - 25 Jan 2008 at 16:32
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- - 10
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  For love or money?
  
  As you would expect, this is another great performane from Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn. When Cary gets engaged while on holiday, little does he realise ... read more »
  
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- 10432
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  - London
  - 13 Jul 2004 at 17:46
- - 6
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  Great Movie
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed this movie - a light-hearted fun escpade with Cary Grant trying to discover himself and finally ending up with quirky Katherine Hepburn (... read more »
  
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  - Argyll
  - 28 Nov 2004 at 08:56
- - 5
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  Diamonds never age
  
  What a super little film.
  
  Hepburn was superb, Grant was surprisingly good, the plot was nicely played out. I really enjoyed it,and was surprised to ... read more »
  
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- - wolfie
  - Berkshire
  - 03 Dec 2004 at 09:53
- - 3
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  Holiday was a very ...
  
  Holiday was a very watchable film with quality acting, but not so quality film effects (when Grant & Hepburn do a bit of a circus act) I enjoyed it and ... read more »
  
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  - BRENTFORD
  - 30 Jun 2004 at 19:08
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  Box Office Poison
  
  Hidden in this film - or rather in this hidden film - is not only one of Hepburn's best performances, but one of cinema's best performance: angry, ... read more »
  
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- - MeGilgamesh
  - Chester, England
  - 07 Aug 2006 at 20:10
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  Delightful
  
  Although the film was made some 67 years ago, the acting by the principals was outstanding, Cary Grant was obviously in the early days of his career, displaying... read more »
  
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  - Solihull, England
  - 14 May 2005 at 13:39
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  Holiday
  
  This is a magnificent film and the silly trailers reveal how the distribtors have failed to recognise its real place. Holiday looks at the rise of a self-made ... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge
  - 25 Jan 2008 at 16:32
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  Katherine Hepburn is excellent!
  
  Fine acting around a good script.
  
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  - London
  - 13 Sep 2005 at 12:01
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  Predictable
  
  After watching for 5 minutes you know how its going to end and whats with Cary Grant doing backflips all the time, it was just laughable. Had problems with this... read more »
  
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- - Dawn
  - Bournemouth
  - 19 Feb 2007 at 10:29
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  Interesting morals
  
  The best thing about this film is the glimpse it gives us of how times have changed! Without giving too much away, the Cary Grant character would not be ... read more »
  
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- - Alison
  - Leeds, England
  - 08 Sep 2006 at 17:21

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  Both film versions of Phillip Barry's stage comedy Holiday have their merits, but the 1938 version has the added advantage of supercharged star power. Katharine Hepburn and Doris Nolan play Linda and Julia Seton, two daughters of a very well-to-do family. Linda feels a bit lost in the shuffle as ...