Mad Holiday

Mad Holiday

1936 · 71 min · ★ 6.4 · Mystery, Comedy, Romance

A temperamental film star's vacation turns deadly when he uncovers a murder.

Directed by George B. Seitz · Written by Florence Ryerson

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