Holiday (1930 film)

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Holiday
Directed by Edward H. Griffith
Produced by E.B. Derr
Written by Philip Barry(play)
Horace Jackson
Starring Ann Harding
Mary Astor, Hedda Hopper
Edward Everett Horton
Music by Josiah Zuro
Editing by Daniel Mandell
Release date(s) July 3, 1930
Running time 98 min.
Country Flag of the United States United States
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Holiday is a 1930 romantic comedy film which tells the story of a playboy 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 by Pathé and released by RKO Radio Pictures.

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

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

The film was remade in 1938 starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, and with Horton playing the same role as in the 1930 version.

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