Death Takes a Holiday

(1934)Directed by Mitchell Leisen79 minFantasy, Romance, Drama
No one can die – while he makes love!

After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.

Fredric Marchas Prince Sirki
Guy Standingas Duke Lambert
Kent Tayloras Corrado
Gail Patrickas Rhoda
Helen Westleyas Stephanie
Kathleen Howardas Princess Maria
Henry Traversas Baron Cesarea
Otto Hoffmanas Fedele
Anna De Linskyas Cora (uncredited)
Moroni Olsenas Cardinal De Valle (uncredited)
HVHector V. Sarnoas Pietro (uncredited)
Phillips Smalleyas Casino Manager (uncredited)
Frank Yaconellias Flower Vendor (uncredited)