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Christmas in July is just as imaginary a concept as benevolence in capitalism in Preston Sturges’ 1940 social comedy. The promise of a Santa showing in the film is a false of a premise as that of upward class mobility, as “July” is more occupied with mulling societal inequities than what to put on a Christmas wish list.
Nov 26, 2019 · A film that makes much of Frank Capra seem contrived and conniving, Christmas in July, written and directed by the brilliant Preston Sturges, warms the heart without leaving you feeling used. This is Sturges at a slower pace than many of his other greats but, nevertheless, absolutely hilarious again and again.
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Christmas in July. Hotter than a firecracker. Merrier than christmas! Christmas in July is a 1940 Screwball Comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges, starring Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. Jimmy Macdonald (Powell) is an accounting clerk who wants to win the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest because it means a cool $25,000 in his pocket.
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When Nicky finds an unopened Christmas card from a high school secret admirer, she and her best friend Simone search to find and thank the anonymous author. Stars Alison Sweeney, Erica Durance, & Brennan Elliot.
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In this film a workplace practical joke goes awry when an office clerk (Dick Powell), believing he has won a $25,000 prize, takes his girlfriend (Ellen Drew) on an extravagant Christmas shopping spree in the middle of July! After they discover it was all a hoax, their spending spree turns into a wild slapstick riot.
