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Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday

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Death Takes a Holiday

NR·1934·79m

Summary

After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.

Crew

Director

Mitchell Leisen

Adaptation

Walter Ferris

Screenplay

Maxwell Anderson

Screenplay

Gladys Lehman

Theatre Play

Alberto Casella

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

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Keywords

holiday
threat of death
based on play or musical
romance
unrequited love
grim reaper
mansion
car accident
attraction
pre-code
meaning of life
nobility
power of love
death personified
thrill seeker
wealthy family
supernatural being