Strange Holiday
1945 · 1h 1m · Approved
Fantasy, Science Fiction, War
Directed by
Arch Oboler
Overview
An American businessman returns from a hunting trip to find fascists have overrun the country in this propaganda film.
Director and cast
- Arch Oboler Director
- Claude Rains as John Stevenson
- Bob Stebbins as John Stevenson Jr.
- Barbara Bates as Peggy Lee Stevenson
- Paul Hilton as Woodrow Stevenson Jr
- Gloria Holden as Mrs. Jean Stevenson
- Milton Kibbee as Sam Morgan
- Walter White Jr. as Farmer
- Wally Maher as Truck Driver
- Tommy Cook as Tommy, the Newsboy
- Griff Barnett as Regan
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