Christmas in July
1940 · Movie · NR · 67 min · ★ 7.0 · 90% critics
A cash-strapped office worker pins his hopes on winning a coffee slogan contest so he can finally build a future with the person he loves. When co-workers send a fake telegram claiming he’s won the grand prize, the misunderstanding snowballs into sudden opportunities, big spending, and a comic look at what money can do to people.
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Details
- Years
- 1940
- Release date
- 1940-10-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 67 min
- Critic score
- 90/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (91 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, feel-good comedy that mixes romance, satire, and a few tender moments without getting too manic; Not for you if you dislike misunderstandings or want sharper surprises like Sullivan's Travels.
Pros: funny screwball energy; sweet, optimistic tone; sharp satire of wealth | Cons: prank feels mean; premise is flimsy; ending somewhat predictable
Themes
- department store
- telegram
- coffee
- marketing
- contest
- advertising
- advertising agency
- tricked
- advertising campaign
- radio show contest
- advertising slogan
Cast & crew
Dick Powell
as Jimmy McDonald
Ellen Drew
as Betsy Casey
Raymond Walburn
as Dr. Maxford
Alexander Carr
as Mr. Shindel
William Demarest
as Mr. Bildocker
Ernest Truex
as Mr. Baxter
Franklin Pangborn
as Don Hartman - Radio Announcer
Rod Cameron
as Dick
Adrian Morris
as Tom
Harry Rosenthal
as Harry
Directed by Preston Sturges