Christmas in July
“If you can't sleep at night, it isn't the coffee - it's the bunk!”
Synopsis
An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
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Christmas in July ≣ 1940 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-06
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Dick Powell
Jimmy MacDonald
Ellen Drew
Betty Casey
Raymond Walburn
Dr. Maxford
Alexander Carr
Mr. Shindel
William Demarest
Mr. Bildocker
Ernest Truex
Mr. Baxter
Franklin Pangborn
Don Hartman - Radio Announcer
Rod Cameron
Dick
Adrian Morris
Tom
Harry Rosenthal
Harry
Georgia Caine
Mrs. MacDonald
Ferike Boros
Mrs. Schwartz
Torben Meyer
Mr. Schmidt
Julius Tannen
Mr. Zimmerman
Al Bridge
Mr. Hillbeiner
Lucille Ward
Mrs. Casey
Victor Potel
Davenola Salesman
George Anderson
Mr. Jenkins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- Christmas in July
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges
John Leipold, Leo Shuken
Victor Milner
Ellsworth Hoagland
Paul Jones, Buddy G. DeSylva, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Preston Sturges
Director
Preston Sturges
Writer
Paul Jones
Producer
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Leo Shuken
Original Music Composer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas in July
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What is Christmas in July about?
An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
Who directed Christmas in July?
Christmas in July was directed by Preston Sturges.
Who stars in Christmas in July?
The principal cast of Christmas in July includes Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn, Alexander Carr, William Demarest.
When was Christmas in July released and how long is it?
Christmas in July was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas in July?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas in July was composed by John Leipold, Leo Shuken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christmas in July?
Christmas in July holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).