Holiday Affair (1949)

6.9/10 87 min Comedy Romance Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Steve Mason

Janet Leigh

Connie Ennis

Wendell Corey

Carl Davis

Griff Barnett

Mr. Ennis

Esther Dale

Mrs. Ennis

Henry O'Neill

Mr. Crowley

Harry Morgan

Police Lieutenant (as Henry Morgan)

Larry J. Blake

Plainclothesman

Helen Brown

Emily

Pat Barton

Saleswoman (uncredited)

Melinda Casey

Girl (uncredited)

Chick Chandler

New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

Waiter (uncredited)

George Eldredge

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

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