Steve mason robert mitchum works in the toy department of a big store. His bestknown films include out of the past 1947, the. Holiday affair is a blackandwhite 1949 light romantic comedy film starring robert mitchum. Holiday affair, the christmas family movie, directed and produced by don hartman, was mostly known at the time for its lead actor, robert mitchum. The special looks at variations within the genre, such as holiday romances, family movies, and even thrillers. It has a new york department store setting at least part of the time and a lawyer in love with a beautiful widow with a precocious young child.
We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. Mitchums interplay with leigh is a sweet treat, carrying the movie. This digitally remastered and restored recorded dvd is held by gozillaflix. Robert mitchum, 1947 photo by ronny jacques robert mitchum photographed by ronny jacques, c. Holiday affair 1949 christmas morning surprise youtube.
Robert mitchum the night of the hunter leaning by umbungoumbungo. This modest picture serves as an example of how movies, once released. Wallpaper of holiday affair movie wpaper for fans of christmas movies. Robert mitchum was an underrated american leading man of enormous ability, who sublimated his talents beneath an air of disinterest. His father died in a train accident when he was two, and robert and his. But for sheer oldfashioned coola sort of brooding languor, with the everpresent whiff of violenceit would be hard to beat robert charles durman mitchum, who. Charming seasonal clerk steve mason robert mitchum catches beautiful. Janet leigh plays connie ennis, a widower and single mother who works as a secret shopper for a department store. In this modest film, directed and produced by don hartman, mitchum moved into a different genre, briefly departing from his typical roles in film noir, western films and war films. This is an understated romantic comedy drama that is played out over the christmas period and stars three big hitting actors in robert mitchum, janet leigh and wendell corey. Its just that hes there, the kind of screen presence that draws your attention. Holiday affair robert mitchum train set christmas gift. Tough guy robert mitchum shows his softer side in this yuletide classic which has been a personal favourite of mine for many years. How did a drug bust lead to a christmas movie classic.
Mitchum rose to prominence for starring roles in several classic films noirs, and his acting is generally considered a forerunner of the antiheroes prevalent in film during the 1950s and 1960s. There is something about his onscreen charisma that keeps me coming back for more. Holiday affair is a nice, little christmas comedy starring robert mitchum and janet leigh. That may be a convenient way to sum up holiday affair 1949 with robert mitchum and janet leigh, a christmasthemed hollywood movie that was obviously inspired by the success of the earlier film. Ghost of christmas future uncredited don lafontaine. Robert mitchum overhears the boys plight, and offers to purchase the train. Robert charles durman mitchum was born on 6 august 1917, in bridgeport, connecticut usa, to ann gunderson of norwegian descent, and james mitchum of scottishulster and blackfoot indian descent. They end up on a date, which doesnt sit well with connies steady suitor, carl, but delights her son timmy, who doesnt want carl for a stepdad.
Janet leigh in a fraudulent shopping scheme during the busy christmas rush. Christmas movie roundup at bay area theaters includes an. Charming seasonal clerk steve mason robert mitchum catches beautiful connie ennis janet leigh in a fraudulent shopping scheme during the busy. Robert mitchum was cast in holiday affair to soften his image after being arrested for marijuana possession in september 1948, actors robert mitchum and lila leeds were arrested along with vicki evans and robin ford for possessing marijuana and conspiracy to possess the drug. Oscarnominee robert mitchum cape fear, crossfire and wendell corey rear window, sorry, wrong number costar. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. In addition to his acting work, the oscar nominee also dabbled in directing, writing. The reluctant star 1991 a documentary about film actor robert mitchum, whose career has spanned nearly 50 years and 100 pictures. Robert mitchum still from holiday affair holiday movie. But unlike the wholesome middleamerican idealism and charm of the blandly handsome. Robert mitchum full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. To be honest, i have a bit of a hard time believing that a guy like mitchum earns a living selling toys. It was based on the story christmas gift by john d.
Set during the christmas season, the film was not well received on its. Holiday affair, a 1996 madeforcable movie released on video in 1997, is an ultrabland and innocuous remake of the 1949 robert mitchumjanet leigh movie about the romantic travails of. Set during the christmas season, the film was not well. Christmas movie roundup at bay area theaters includes an ode to 2003. One of mitchums finest, blood on the moon 1948 fight scene by jmoneyyourhoney. Robert mitchum collection, dvd, 3 pack, action adventure, 089218980892. Holiday affair dvd robert mitchum and janet leigh 1949. Though his legacy is as one of hollywoods most iconic tough guys, robert mitchum was much more than that. He was born in bridgeport, connecticut, to ann harriet gunderson, a norwegian immigrant, and james thomas mitchum, a shipyardrailroad worker. See more ideas about movie stars, classic hollywood and old hollywood. December 14, 2019 cultural commentary, film commentary an affair to remember christmas movie gift, an affair to remember lace shawl christmas gift, barbara stanwyck fred macmurray remember the night christmas movie, barbara stanwyck jewelry, barbara stanwyck william ruser jewelry, best christmas movie gifts, best christmas movies. Holiday affair, the christmas family movie, directed and produced by don hartman, is mostly known for its lead actor, the great robert mitchum set during the christmas season, holiday affair was actually a commercial flop when initially released, and it did not do much for the nascent career of rising star janet leigh. This rare digitally restored movie makes a wonderful holiday gift. Robert mitchum list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
The day after 79yearold robert mitchum succumbed to lung cancer, beloved actor performerp68236james stewartjamesstewart died, diverting all the press attention that was gearing up for mitchum. Holiday affair 1949 starring robert mitchum and janet leigh. Night of the hunter, charles laughtons masterpiece starring robert mitchum as a preacher who terrorizes a smalltown family, isnt usually thought of as a christmas movie. Holiday affair is a blackandwhite 1949 light romantic comedy film starring robert mitchum and janet leigh. Robert charles durman mitchum august 6, 1917 july 1, 1997 was an american actor, director, author, poet, composer, and singer. His father died in a train accident when he was two, and. August 6th marked the 100th anniversary of robert mitchums birth. Holiday affair movie wpaper christmas movies wallpaper. The day after 79yearold robert mitchum succumbed to lung cancer, beloved actor james stewart died, diverting all the press attention that was gearing up for mitchum. A young widow is romanced by a sales clerk whom she inadvertently got fired. A film not to pass up during any time of the year especially on christmas. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Stars robert mitchum, janet leigh and wendell corey.
With robert mitchum, janet leigh, wendell corey, gordon gebert. His bestknown films include out of the past 1947, the night of the. The photographs of ronny jaques i had a 26 inch waist, 47 inch chest and weighed 160 pounds then. Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. But television especially tcm has changed the fate of this rko ultramodest production. That man, robert mitchum, sings robert mitchum songs. Set during the christmas season, holiday affair was actually a commercial flop when initially released, and it did not do much for. Robert mitchum biography, movie highlights and photos. He unmasks her but lets her go, which gets him fired. Mitchum cant be described as good or bad in most of his performances. That man, robert mitchum, sings collects all of his commercial recordings from the 50s and 60s, including the complete albums calypso is like so 1957 and that man 1967, plus the hit single ballad of thunder road.
He was an actor, director, author, poet, composer and singer, but best known for his starring roles in several classic films noir such as out of. Robert mitchum celebrity profile check out the latest robert mitchum photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. She meets steve mason robert mitchum, a toy department clerk at a competitors store, when she accidentally gets him fired. In the build up to christmas and beyond in a snowy new york, aided by witty and smart dialogue, bob aims to woo widow janet leigh away from the arms of nice but dull lawyer wendell corey. Connie ennis janet leigh is a young war widow, who has a little son. To celebrate, i encourage all of you to marathon some of his best films. Included are clips from some of his movies as well as interview footage of mitchum himself, as well as with some of the costars and filmmakers who have worked with him through the years.
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