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Christmas in July

1940·Movie·NR·67 min·★ 7.0(93)

“If you can't sleep at night, it isn't the coffee - it's the bunk!”

An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.

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About Christmas in July

Christmas in July is a 1940 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Preston Sturges. The cast is led by Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn. It has a runtime of 1h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.

Christmas in July was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 25, 1940, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Preston Sturges
Writers
Preston Sturges
Release date
October 25, 1940
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Paramount Pictures
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Christmas in July cast & crew

Christmas in July was directed by Preston Sturges and written by Preston Sturges.

The cast features Dick Powell as Jimmy MacDonald, Ellen Drew as Betty Casey, Raymond Walburn as Dr. Maxford, Alexander Carr as Mr. Shindel, William Demarest as Mr. Bildocker, and Ernest Truex as Mr. Baxter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leo Shuken, cinematography is by Victor Milner, and it was produced by Paul Jones and Buddy G. DeSylva.

Is Christmas in July worth watching?

Christmas in July holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 7m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Christmas in July is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Christmas in July

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Cast of Christmas in July

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Jimmy MacDonald

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Betty Casey

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Dr. Maxford

Alexander Carr

Alexander Carr

Mr. Shindel

William Demarest

William Demarest

Mr. Bildocker

Ernest Truex

Ernest Truex

Mr. Baxter

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Don Hartman - Radio Announcer

Rod Cameron

Rod Cameron

Dick

Adrian Morris

Adrian Morris

Tom

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Harry Rosenthal

Harry

Georgia Caine

Georgia Caine

Mrs. MacDonald

Ferike Boros

Ferike Boros

Mrs. Schwartz

Christmas in July — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Christmas in July in India?

Christmas in July is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Christmas in July in the US?

Christmas in July isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is Christmas in July in?

Christmas in July is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Christmas in July?

Christmas in July runs 1 hours 7 minutes (67 minutes).

▸What is Christmas in July rated?

Christmas in July is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 93 ratings.

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