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Singing sensation Deanna Durbin stars an American schoolteacher who pretends she is the widow of a wealthy sailor to escape war-torn China with eight orphans in The Amazing Mrs. Holliday . Academy Award® winner Barry Fitzgerald co-stars as the hilarious first mate who helps Mrs. Holliday (Durbin) and the kids find refuge in the huge mansion of his former boss. The old Commodore's grandson (Edmond O'Brien) is captivated by his new family but Mrs. Holliday risks losing everything - including her heart -when the truth comes out. Featuring outstanding performances and Academy Award® nominated music, this heartwarming classic is a treat for audiences of all ages.
Original Release
02/19/1943
US Release
02/19/1943
Cast
Name | Character |
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Deanna Durbin | Ruth Kirke Holliday |
Edmond O'Brien | Tom Holliday |
Barry Fitzgerald | Timothy Blake |
Arthur Treacher | Henderson |
Harry Davenport | Commodore Thomas Spencer Holliday |
Grant Mitchell | Edgar Holliday |
Frieda Inescort | Karen Holliday |
Elisabeth Risdon | Louise Holliday |
Jonathan Hale | Ferguson |
Esther Dale | Lucy |
Directors
Writers
Frank Ryan, Hans Jacoby, Boris Ingster, Leo Townsend, Sonya Levien
Cast
Name | Character |
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Deanna Durbin | Ruth Kirke Holliday |
Edmond O'Brien | Tom Holliday |
Barry Fitzgerald | Timothy Blake |
Arthur Treacher | Henderson |
Harry Davenport | Commodore Thomas Spencer Holliday |
Grant Mitchell | Edgar Holliday |
Frieda Inescort | Karen Holliday |
Elisabeth Risdon | Louise Holliday |
Jonathan Hale | Ferguson |
Esther Dale | Lucy |
Gus Schilling | Jeff Adams |
John F. Hamilton | Dr. Kirke |
Christopher Severn | Orphan |
Yvonne Severn | Orphan |
Vido Rich | Orphan |
Mila Rich | Orphan |
Teddy Infuhr | Orphan (Teddy) |
Linda Bieber | Orphan |
Diane DuBois | Orphan |
Bill Ward | Orphan |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Bruce Manning | Producer |
Frank Shaw | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1944 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |