Christmas Eve (film)
| Christmas Eve | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Edwin L. Marin |
| Produced by | Benedict Bogeaus |
| Written by |
Story: Richard H. Landau Screenplay: Laurence Stallings |
| Starring |
George Raft George Brent Randolph Scott |
| Music by | Heinz Roemheld |
| Cinematography | Gordon Avil |
| Editing by | James Smith |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release dates | October 31, 1947 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Christmas Eve is a 1947 United Artists comedy film directed by Edwin L. Marin. The movie is based on the story by Richard H. Landau and stars George Raft, George Brent and Randolph Scott. It was rereleased under the title "Sinner's Holiday".
Plot
The greedy nephew of eccentric Matilda Reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth; but she will be saved if her three long-lost adopted sons appear for a Christmas Eve reunion. Separate stories reveal Michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal Ann; Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a Nazi war criminal in South America; Jonathan as a hard-drinking rodeo rider intent on a flirtatious social worker. Is there hope for Matilda?
Cast
- George Raft – Mario Torio
- George Brent – Michael Brooks
- Randolph Scott – Jonathan ´Johnny´
- Joan Blondell – Ann Nelson
- Virginia Field – Claire
- Dolores Moran – Jean Bradford
- Ann Harding – Aunt Matilda Reed
- Reginald Denny – Phillip Hastings
- Douglass Dumbrille – Dr. Bunyan
- Clarence Kolb – Judge Alston
- John Litel – Joe Bland, FBI Agent
- Marie Blake – Reporter
Reception
The film didn't receive very good reviews. Leonard Maltin gave it 1.5 stars out of 4. The film didn't do very well at the box office.[1]
References
- ↑ Everett Aaker, The Films of George Raft, McFarland & Company, 2013 p 126
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