Death Takes a Holiday

Death Takes a Holiday

No one can die – while he makes love!

6.2 /10 48 votes
March 30, 1934 1h 19m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Mitchell Leisen
Writers Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Otto Hoffman

Otto Hoffman

Fedele

Anna De Linsky

Cora (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Death Takes a Holiday was released on March 30, 1934.

The runtime of Death Takes a Holiday is 1h 19m.

Death Takes a Holiday is a Fantasy, Romance, Drama movie.

Death Takes a Holiday has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Death Takes a Holiday is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Death Takes a Holiday was directed by Mitchell Leisen.

The main cast of Death Takes a Holiday includes Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing.

Death Takes a Holiday is originally in English.