

Holiday Affair
1949-12-12 · 87 min · ★ 6.9
Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.
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- Directors
- Don Hartman
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- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Robert MitchumSteve Mason
Janet LeighConnie Ennis
Wendell CoreyCarl Davis
Griff BarnettMr. Ennis
Esther DaleMrs. Ennis
Henry O'NeillMr. Crowley
Harry MorganPolice Lieutenant (as Henry Morgan)
Larry J. BlakePlainclothesman
Helen BrownEmily
Pat BartonSaleswoman (uncredited)
Melinda CaseyGirl (uncredited)
Chick ChandlerNew Year's Celebrant (uncredited)
Jack ChefeWaiter (uncredited)
George EldredgeElevator Operator (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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