Death Takes a Holiday(1934)
No one can die – while he makes love!
Death Takes a Holiday Synopsis
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.
Death Takes a Holiday (1934) is a fantasy, romance and drama film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on March 30, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing and Kent Taylor. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writers:
- Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman, Alberto Casella
- Producers:
- E. Lloyd Sheldon
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Death Takes a Holiday (1934) Trailer
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Death Takes a Holiday Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Prince Sirki
Evelyn Venable
as Grazia
Guy Standing
as Duke Lambert
Kent Taylor
as Corrado
Katharine Alexander
as Alda
Gail Patrick
as Rhoda
Helen Westley
as Stephanie
Kathleen Howard
as Princess Maria
Henry Travers
as Baron Cesarea
G.P. Huntley
as Eric
Otto Hoffman
as Fedele
- Anna De Linsky
Anna De Linsky
as Cora (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, written by Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman and Alberto Casella, produced by E. Lloyd Sheldon.
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Death Takes a Holiday Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 50 ratings.
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Death Takes a Holiday – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Takes a Holiday online?
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Death Takes a Holiday (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Death Takes a Holiday?
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The main cast of Death Takes a Holiday (1934) includes Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing, Kent Taylor and Katharine Alexander. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death Takes a Holiday released?
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Death Takes a Holiday was released on March 30, 1934 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Death Takes a Holiday worth watching?
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Death Takes a Holiday (1934) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death Takes a Holiday?
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