Christmas in July (1942)Director: Preston Sturges
Writer: Preston Sturges
Starring: Dick Powell and Ellen Drew
Co-Starring: Raymond Walburn and Alexander Carr
Description: An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize. As a result, he gets a promotion, buys presents for all of his family and friends, and proposes to his girl. When the truth comes out, he's not prepared for the consequences.
Rating: A-
In a word... comforting.
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