Holiday Affair
“It happens in December... but it's hotter than July!”
Synopsis
Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.
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Robert Mitchum
Steve Mason
Janet Leigh
Connie Ennis
Wendell Corey
Carl Davis
Griff Barnett
Mr. Ennis
Esther Dale
Mrs. Ennis
Henry O'Neill
Mr. Crowley
Harry Morgan
Police Lieutenant (as Henry Morgan)
Larry J. Blake
Plainclothesman
Helen Brown
Emily
Gordon Gebert
Timmy Ennis
Pat Barton
Saleswoman (uncredited)
Genevieve Bell
Saleswoman (uncredited)
Melinda Casey
Girl (uncredited)
Chick Chandler
New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Waiter (uncredited)
James Conaty
Man Entering Nightclub (uncredited)
Yvonne Crossley
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Michka Egan
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Hartman
- Screenplay & Story
- Isobel Lennart
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Holiday Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Hartman
Isobel Lennart, John D. Weaver
Roy Webb
Milton Krasner
Harry Marker
Don Hartman
Department Leadership Roster
Don Hartman
Director
Isobel Lennart
Screenplay
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Don Hartman
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Harry Marker
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holiday Affair about?
Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.
Who directed Holiday Affair?
Holiday Affair was directed by Don Hartman.
Who stars in Holiday Affair?
The principal cast of Holiday Affair includes Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey, Griff Barnett, Esther Dale.
When was Holiday Affair released and how long is it?
Holiday Affair was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Holiday Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holiday Affair was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holiday Affair?
Holiday Affair holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).