Death Takes a Holiday (1934)

03/30/1934 (US) • 1h 19m

Fantasy, Romance, Drama

No one can die – while he makes love!

Overview

After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

holiday

threat of death

based on play or musical

romance

unrequited love

grim reaper

mansion

car accident

attraction

pre-code

meaning of life

nobility

power of love

death personified

thrill seeker

wealthy family

supernatural being

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