Holiday (1930 film)

Holiday is a 1930 American pre-Code romantic comedy film which tells the story of a young man who is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's family. It stars Ann Harding, Mary Astor, Edward Everett Horton, Robert Ames and Hedda Hopper. It was produced and released by Pathé Exchange.

Holiday
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Edward H. Griffith
Written by	Horace Jackson
Based on	Holiday 1928 play by Philip Barry
Produced by	E. B. Derr
Starring	Ann Harding Mary Astor Edward Everett Horton Robert Ames Hedda Hopper
Cinematography	Norbert Brodine
Edited by	Daniel Mandell
Music by	Josiah Zuro
Production company	Pathé Exchange
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	July 3, 1930 (1930-07-03)
Running time	98 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The film was adapted by Horace Jackson from the 1928 play by Philip Barry. It was directed by Edward H. Griffith.

Cast

• Ann Harding as Linda Seton
• Mary Astor as Julia Seton
• Edward Everett Horton as Nick Potter
• Robert Ames as Johnny Case
• Hedda Hopper as Susan Potter
• Monroe Owsley as Ned Seton
• William Holden as Edward Seton
• Elizabeth Forrester as Laura
• Mabel Forrest as Mary Jessup
• Creighton Hale as Pete Hedges
• Hallam Cooley as Seton Cram
• Mary Forbes as Pritchard Ames

Award nominations

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Ann Harding) and Best Writing, Adaptation.

Remake

The film was remade in 1938. Directed by George Cukor, it starred Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, with Horton reprising his role as Professor Nick Potter from the 1930 version.

External links

• Holiday at IMDb
• Holiday at the TCM Movie Database
• Holiday at AllMovie
• Holiday at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films