Death Takes a Holiday
"No one can die – while he makes love!"
Originally released in 1934. Death Takes a Holiday is a fantasy/romance film. directed by Mitchell Leisen. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, and Guy Standing
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Takes a Holiday about?
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 ...
Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
How long is Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Death Takes a Holiday released?
Death Takes a Holiday was released on March 30, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Takes a Holiday?
The main cast of Death Takes a Holiday includes Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing, Kent Taylor, Katharine Alexander.