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Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason (Robert Mitchum) meets big-spending customer Connie Ennis (Janet Leigh) who is really a commercial spy. Steve unmasks her duplicity but when he discovers that Connie is a war widow he feels sorry for her and with the spirit of Christmas in the air and goodwill to all people, Steve decides to let Connie go. But his kind-hearted decision rebounds when the company fires him before the Christmas holiday. When Steve and Connie end up on a chance date, Connie's steady (Wendell Corey) is not impressed but her son Timmy (Gordon Gebert) is delighted. With her wedding booked for New Years day, can Connie choose between the safe yet dull Carl, or the handsome but unpredictable Steve Mason?
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By niloc
Format:DVD
This is one of those ageless films which quite frankly,cannot but please 100%. It is a film which leaves the viewer happy,contented and at peace with the world! Over the top with this review? Not a bit of it. If you want to buy a DVD which will entertain,and where the story line just takes you along to a happy ending,this is a 'must'!!! A Christmas setting; a little boy who would love a toy railway set; Robert Mitcham and Janet Leigh both at their peaks as film actors...who could ask for anything more. Just get it!!!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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A wonderful movie, all you need at Xmas is this and 'Its a Wonderful Life' and you've cracked it. I've been awaiting this release for ages. Robert Mitcham and Janet Leigh are superb and for once Wendell Corey is just right as the miserable boy friend. Buy it, this is one of the few 10 star movies.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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An RKO Radio picture from 1949 made on a minuscule budget, but stylish and thoroughly likeable. From the witty opening of the title sequence, where you think that's a rather crummy model, to the inevitable ending, it's a lot more entertaining and says a lot more about human relationships in 87 economical minutes than most of the Hollywood fodder that's produced today.
Nice relaxed acting not only from the three stars (though it was a bit of a stretch of the imagination to see Robert Mitchum as a shop assistant), but also from all the supporting players. Director Don Hartman (who was usually the writer rather than director) gets a sweet performance from child actor, Gordon Gebert, who, unlike many of his contemporaries, is still with us.
The film is in black and white, the picture quality is very good and the sound good. Minus point: there are no subtitles for the HOH.
Nice relaxed acting not only from the three stars (though it was a bit of a stretch of the imagination to see Robert Mitchum as a shop assistant), but also from all the supporting players. Director Don Hartman (who was usually the writer rather than director) gets a sweet performance from child actor, Gordon Gebert, who, unlike many of his contemporaries, is still with us.
The film is in black and white, the picture quality is very good and the sound good. Minus point: there are no subtitles for the HOH.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
mediocre
because I found it disappointing. This is an old black and white movie really for children which I did not know
Published 2 months ago by P. M. R. Gibson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Holiday Affair
This is a sweet film to watch with all the family, especially when you are decorating the Christmas tree. A definite one to watch over the Christmas period.
Published 4 months ago by Elizabeth McComb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet and Funny!
I enjoyed watching this old fashioned romantic comedy- the story was predictable (Happy ending) and felt like I'd seen it before- Miracle on 34th street although Janet Leigh does... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss J Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Holiday Affair-(The Hollywood film.)
Robert Mitchum has long been one of my favourite Hollywood stars. "Holiday Affair" shows a lighter side of his acting talent but is nevertheless classic Mitchum. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ricardo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
A very underrated film... Don't see it much on TV, but is a lovely holiday film. It goes very happily with It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street (1947)... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. Penny Woodhead
1.0 out of 5 stars
DREADFUL.
This film has a poor script with the flimsiest storyline, a strangely wooden Robert Mitchum, a weak and unconvincing cast delivering awkward dialogue, but the biggest drawback has... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Thamesis
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must at xmas
Up there with Its a wonderful life, the story of a small boy and a electric train ,a chance meeting between the two leads leading to love,snow ,xmas,what more could you need oh and... Read more
Published 19 months ago by sueb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely Christmas film
I love this film. I can watch it every year and not get bored with it. The story is so lovely and has you liking every character in the film. I'm so glad that we bought it. Read more
Published on 1 April 2011 by Cormac McCarthy
5.0 out of 5 stars
simply gorgeous
This film is just gorgeous, almost as gorgeous as Janet Leigh in this.
A really charming and sweet film, buy it now it,ll make your day.
A really charming and sweet film, buy it now it,ll make your day.
Published on 23 Nov 2010 by kay bee
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