The Devil's Holiday (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1930, The Devil's Holiday is a drama and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 80 minutes. “SUCKERS-SINNERS-SAINTS! She toyed with them – scoffed at them – laughed at them… until she was caught in the toils of her own net!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beautiful manicurist Hallie Hobart sets her sights on handsome David Stone, the son of wealthy wheat farmer Ezra Stone. Professing to hate men, Hallie is only interested in luring David in for a lucrative business deal. David easily falls in love, but older brother Mark brands Hallie a gold-digger. To get even with the straight-laced Stone family, Hallie accepts David's marriage proposal.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Holiday stars Nancy Carroll as Hallie Hobart, Phillips Holmes as David Stone, James Kirkwood as Mark Stone and Hobart Bosworth as Ezra Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Devil's 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 The Devil's Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Holiday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Holiday (1930)?
- In US, The Devil's Holiday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Holiday worth watching?
- The Devil's Holiday holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Holiday?
- The Devil's Holiday stars Nancy Carroll, Phillips Holmes, James Kirkwood, Hobart Bosworth and Ned Sparks.
- When was The Devil's Holiday released?
- The Devil's Holiday was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.