Sin Takes a Holiday (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1930, Sin Takes a Holiday is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul L. Stein, running about 81 minutes. “Oh lady -- what clothes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from ugly duckling to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair with a man she meets during a trip to Paris.
Who’s in it. Sin Takes a Holiday stars Constance Bennett as Sylvia Brenner, Kenneth MacKenna as Gaylord Stanton, Basil Rathbone as Reginald 'Reggie' Durant and Rita La Roy as Grace Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sin Takes a Holiday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sin Takes a Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sin Takes a Holiday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sin Takes a Holiday (1930)?
- In US, Sin Takes a Holiday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sin Takes a Holiday worth watching?
- Sin Takes a Holiday holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sin Takes a Holiday?
- Sin Takes a Holiday stars Constance Bennett, Kenneth MacKenna, Basil Rathbone, Rita La Roy and Zasu Pitts.
- When was Sin Takes a Holiday released?
- Sin Takes a Holiday was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.