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. As a result, he gets a promotion, buys presents for all of his family and friends, and proposes to his girl. When the truth comes out, he's not prepared for the consequences.... (Full plot summary below)
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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. As a result, he gets a promotion, buys presents for all of his family and friends, and proposes to his girl. When the truth comes out, he's not prepared for the consequences.
Leave your thoughts about Christmas in July.
| VarietyVariety StaffA mildly diverting programmer, Christmas in July lacks both the overall spontaneity and entertainment impress of Sturges' first picture. |
| New York TimesBosley CrowtherAs a creator of rich and human comedy Mr. Sturges is closing fast on the heels of Frank Capra. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeCharming, funny, too often overlooked Sturges classic. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullTragically underseen, this Preston Sturges comedy is all of 68 minutes long (including the credits) and is a freakin' laugh riot from start to finish. |
| CinePassionFernando F. CroceSeemingly as cozy as The Gift of the Magi yet in reality more stinging than Revolutionary Road |
| User ReviewPrivate Uan incredible gem of a film--tender without being schlocky... should be more films like it. |
| User ReviewNandi CThis is a short little film, but once you leave it, you can't help but love it. Anyhow, Dick Powell plays this man who wins a contest, where the prize is $10,000. OK, not bad potatoes now, but back in the Depression, that's a WHOLE lot of bread. Talk about happy, but see here's the catch, when he won, the whole thing was meant as a practical joke which to me, isn't but ok. Now Powell and his girlfriend goes out and buy up some stuff. They go back to the neighborhood and buys the whole block gifts and toys. Watching that block come out and cheer on Powell to me is the whole movie by iteslf, but of course, the joke comes to light, but the last laugh as Sturgis always delivers comes defnitely to the intended. One great movie. just a 85min one. worth the wright in gold. |
| User ReviewDavid SA gem of a romantic comedy. Great timing, both on the part of the actors and that, at shorter than 70 minutes, doesn't take its scenario to repetitive or dull places. |
| User ReviewDan PThis is an example of how films should be!!! Its funny, to the point, quick witted and highly influential. Preston Sturges is one of if not the best director ever and they dont get any better than this! |
| User ReviewFelix GWhen I see bloated movies running at ridiculous lengths (especially a lot of modern comedies), I can't help but think of this film, a perfect little gem that comes in under 70 minutes. Sturges gives us a complete experience here, truly moving and funny. I wish this was recognized more often. |
