How come so few people know about this film? That is the question I always end up asking myself after every viewing. Holiday is a delightful, witty, touching and inspiring Screwball gem, featuring a perfect balance of comedy and poignant drama. The comedy here lies not in the form of slapstick or constant Marx Brothers-esque verbal zingers, but instead in the verbal and physical reactions of certain people to certain situations and things said or done by others. The film’s focus is on the importance of individuality, of following your heart, and of never allowing yourself to be ground down and stifled by your employer, your job or your family. It also features my favourite screen performance from Katharine Hepburn. Holiday was the second screen adaptation of Philip Barry’s 1928 play of the same name. During the original run of the play, Katharine Hepburn had served as understudy to Hope Williams, the acclaimed stage actress who played the rebellious Linda. Katharine tried to imitate…
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