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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

1962-06-15 · 116 min · ★ 6.5

Family · Comedy

Banker Roger Hobbs wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy, but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey, embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny. When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.

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Directors
Henry Koster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,000,000

Top Cast

James StewartJames StewartRoger Hobbs
Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'HaraPeggy Hobbs
FabianFabianJoe Carmody
Lauri PetersLauri PetersKatey Hobbs
Lili GentleLili GentleJanie Grant
John SaxonJohn SaxonByron Grant
Marie WilsonMarie WilsonEmily Turner
John McGiverJohn McGiverMartin Turner
Reginald GardinerReginald GardinerReggie McHugh
Valerie VardaValerie VardaMarika
Natalie TrundyNatalie TrundySusan Carver
Josh PeineJosh PeineStan Carver
Michael BurnsMichael BurnsDanny Hobbs
Doris PackerDoris PackerDance Emcee
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalBrenda
Richard CollierRichard CollierMr. Kagle
Tom LowellTom LowellFreddie (uncredited)
Sherry AlberoniSherry AlberoniGirl in Dormitory (uncredited)
Herb AlpertHerb AlpertPlayer in Dance Band (uncredited)
Paul BradleyDance Guest (uncredited)

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