---
title: "Holiday Affair"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/holiday-affair-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24863
imdb_id: "tt0041473"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 97
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Holiday Affair (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/holiday-affair-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Holiday Affair
Year: 1949
Release Date: 12/24/1949 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Romance, and Drama
Runtime: 1h 27m
Rating: NR
Synopsis: Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Darkroom, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | BBC iPlayer | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Don Hartman
- **Networks / Studios**: RKO Radio Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Mitchum** as *Steve Mason*
- **Janet Leigh** as *Connie Ennis*
- **Wendell Corey** as *Carl Davis*
- **Griff Barnett** as *Mr. Ennis*
- **Esther Dale** as *Mrs. Ennis*
- **Henry O'Neill** as *Mr. Crowley*
- **Harry Morgan** as *Police Lieutenant (as Henry Morgan)*
- **Larry J. Blake** as *Plainclothesman*
- **Helen Brown** as *Emily*
- **Gordon Gebert** as *Timmy Ennis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Holiday Affair online?
Holiday Affair is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Holiday Affair worth watching?
Holiday Affair holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 97 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Holiday Affair and when was it released?
Holiday Affair is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Holiday Affair?
Holiday Affair was directed by Don Hartman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Holiday Affair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24863)

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