Sin Takes a Holiday
Synopsis
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.
Top Cast
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Constance Bennett
Sylvia Brenner Stanton
Kenneth MacKenna
Gaylord Stanton
Basil Rathbone
Reginald 'Reggie' Durant
Rita La Roy
Grace Lawrence
Louis John Bartels
Richards
John Roche
Sheridan
Zasu Pitts
Annie
Kendall Lee
Miss Munson
Muriel Finley
Ruth
Judith Wood
Mrs. Graham
Fred Walton
Martin the Butler
Richard Carle
Wedding Minister (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Dressmaker (uncredited)
George Davis
Butler at Villa (uncredited)
Rose Dione
Masseuse (uncredited)
Carl M. Leviness
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Man at Roulette Table (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Waiter at Royal Club (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul L. Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson
- Original Title
- Sin Takes a Holiday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul L. Stein
Horace Jackson, Robert Milton, Dorothy Cairns
John J. Mescall
Daniel Mandell
E.B. Derr
Department Leadership Roster
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
Paul L. Stein
Director
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Daniel Mandell
Editor
E.B. Derr
Producer
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sin Takes a Holiday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sin Takes a Holiday about?
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.
Who directed Sin Takes a Holiday?
Sin Takes a Holiday was directed by Paul L. Stein.
Who stars in Sin Takes a Holiday?
The principal cast of Sin Takes a Holiday includes Constance Bennett, Kenneth MacKenna, Basil Rathbone, Rita La Roy, Louis John Bartels.
When was Sin Takes a Holiday released and how long is it?
Sin Takes a Holiday was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sin Takes a Holiday?
Sin Takes a Holiday holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).