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Preston Sturges’s “Christmas in July”

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 1, 2022

Preston Sturges’s “Christmas in July” Christmas in July (1940) is a comedy written and directed by Preston Sturges and starring Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. Jimmy MacDonald (Powell) was one of the millions of people to enter the Maxford House Coffee contest. He submit read more

Christmas in July (1940)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 11, 2019

“If you can’t sleep at night, it isn’t the coffee – it’s the bunk” – Maxford Coffee House Slogan Christmas in July is one of Preston Sturgeses earliest efforts where he both scripted and directed the material. He was fed up with how others had handled his h read more

Christmas in July (1940)

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on May 17, 2017

via: http://www.chicagofilmsociety.org/2012/07/06/xmas-in-july/  Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. It’s not Christmas and it’s not July, but this movie isn’t about those either, so here we go! Christmas in July was written and directed by Preston Sturges, whose career is astonishing read more

Preston Sturges series: Screening of “Christmas in July” April 26 at the Daystar Center

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Apr 16, 2016

Preston Sturges series: Screening of “Christmas in July” April 26 at the Daystar Center Preston Sturges series: Christmas in July Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: April 26, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Chri read more

Christmas in July (1940) (2)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 30, 2014

Christmas in July Written and Directed by Preston Sturges 1940/USA Paramount Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental   Preston Sturges is a great favorite of mine but somehow this early effort leaves me less than wildly enthusiastic. Jimmy MacDonald (Dick Powell) and Betty Casey (Ellen Drew) are read more

Christmas in July (1940) (1)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Jul 13, 2012

Having recently watched and reviewed Sullivan’s Travels I mentioned going out and watching the rest of director Preston Sturges‘ work.  Christmas in July, Sturges’ second film and the first to be deemed “classic” according to sources, the film feels like a début.   The read more

Natal em Julho (1940) / Christmas in July (1940)

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001

Natal em Julho (1940) / Christmas in July (1940)  Sempre me interessei pelo conceito de Natal em julho, desde a primeira vez que ouvi essa expressão em inglês. Faria sentido para nós no Brasil celebrarmos o Papai Noel numa época de frio. Mas o Natal é mais que isso. O Natal é, para nosso read more