
17 Jun 1944

Christmas Holiday
A young femme fatale realizes that the man she married is an incorrigible wastrel.

A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.

Walter Burns

Hildy Johnson

Peggy Grant

Bensinger

Murphy

Earl Williams

Molly

Pincus

Kruger

McCue

Sheriff Hartman
Schwartz

Wilson

Woodenshoes

Diamond Louie

Mrs. Grant

Jenny

The Mayor

Jacobi (uncredited)

Reporter (uncredited)

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A young femme fatale realizes that the man she married is an incorrigible wastrel.

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