Holiday (1930 film) explained

Holiday
Director:Edward H. Griffith
Producer:E. B. Derr
Starring:Ann Harding
Mary Astor
Edward Everett Horton
Robert Ames
Hedda Hopper
Music:Josiah Zuro
Editing:Daniel Mandell
Cinematography:Norbert Brodine
Studio:Pathé Exchange
Distributor:Pathé Exchange
Runtime:98 minutes
Language:English
Country:United States

Holiday is a 1930 American pre-Code romantic comedy film which tells the story of a young man who is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's family. It stars Ann Harding, Mary Astor, Edward Everett Horton, Robert Ames and Hedda Hopper. It was produced and released by Pathé Exchange.

The film was adapted by Horace Jackson from the 1928 play by Philip Barry. It was directed by Edward H. Griffith.

Award nominations

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Ann Harding) and Best Writing, Adaptation.[1]

Remake

The film was remade in 1938. Directed by George Cukor, it starred Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, with Horton reprising his role as Professor Nick Potter from the 1930 version.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Osborne, Robert . 65 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards . Robert Osborne . 1994 . Abbeville Press . London . 1-55859-715-8 . 27 . registration .