Holiday
“An astonishing drama of double life and double love!”
Synopsis
A young man is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's family.
Top Cast
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Ann Harding
Linda Seton
Mary Astor
Julia Seton
Edward Everett Horton
Nick Potter
Robert Ames
Johnny Case
Hedda Hopper
Susan Potter
Hallam Cooley
Seton Cram
William Holden
Edward Seton
Creighton Hale
Pete Hedges
Mabel Forrest
Mary Jessup
Elizabeth Forrester
Laura Cram
Monroe Owsley
Ned Seton
Wilson Benge
Butler (uncredited)
Neal Dodd
Minister (uncredited)
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Pritchard Ames (uncredited)
Al Hill
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Paul Power
Party Guest (uncredited)
Phillips Smalley
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson
- Original Score
- Josiah Zuro
- Original Title
- Holiday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
Horace Jackson, Philip Barry
Josiah Zuro
Norbert Brodine
Daniel Mandell
E.B. Derr
Department Leadership Roster
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
E.B. Derr
Producer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holiday about?
A young man is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's family.
Who directed Holiday?
Holiday was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in Holiday?
The principal cast of Holiday includes Ann Harding, Mary Astor, Edward Everett Horton, Robert Ames, Hedda Hopper.
When was Holiday released and how long is it?
Holiday was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Holiday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holiday was composed by Josiah Zuro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holiday?
Holiday holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).