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Death Takes a Holiday
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Death Takes a Holiday

1934 · 79 min Fantasy Romance Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Death Takes a Holiday has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1934. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Fredric March

Fredric March

Prince Sirki

Evelyn Venable

Evelyn Venable

Grazia

Guy Standing

Guy Standing

Duke Lambert

Kent Taylor

Kent Taylor

Corrado

Katharine Alexander

Katharine Alexander

Alda

Gail Patrick

Gail Patrick

Rhoda

Helen Westley

Helen Westley

Stephanie

Kathleen Howard

Kathleen Howard

Princess Maria

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Baron Cesarea

G.P. Huntley

G.P. Huntley

Eric

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