This is such a lovely film and proves that even this early in his career Robert Mitchum was an extremely versatile actor. He is right at home in this romantic Christmas comedy where two guys are in love with the same lovely girl (Janet Leigh). Janet Leigh plays Connie, who is employed as a comparison shopper. Her job has her going to different department stores' departments comparing prices. All employees have to be on the look-out for them. She buys a train-set from a harassed Steve (Robert Mitchum). The next day when she is returning it - he is sacked because he gives her a refund. (He is supposed to take a picture of her and send it around to all the different departments.) Janet Leigh looks so gorgeous so who could blame him. She is a war-widow with a perky son Timmy, (played in a wonderfully natural way by George Gerbert). Wendell Cory plays Carl, who is hoping Connie will marry him sooner than later.Connie is still carrying a torch for her dead husband. There is a nice scene where Connie is telling Timmy that he is her "little man of the house" and Timmy, uncomfortably is confessing that one day he will be getting married and leaving her. It is a "feel good" film - there are no "baddies" here. Wendell Corey is very likable as Carl, a squirrel has a key part - it is just that sort of film.
Review of Holiday Affair
