Strange Holiday
1945 · 61 min · ★ 6.8 · Fantasy, Science Fiction, War
An American businessman returns from a hunting trip to find fascists have overrun the country in this propaganda film.
Directed by Arch Oboler · Written by Arch Oboler
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Claude Rains John Stevenson - B Bob Stebbins John Stevenson Jr.
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Barbara Bates Peggy Lee Stevenson - P Paul Hilton Woodrow Stevenson Jr
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Gloria Holden Mrs. Jean Stevenson -
Milton Kibbee Sam Morgan - W Walter White Jr. Farmer
- W Wally Maher Truck Driver
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Tommy Cook Tommy, the Newsboy -
Griff Barnett Regan -
Edwin Max First Detective -
Paul Dubov Paul Dubov
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