FANTASY . 1934 . 1h 19m . 6.2/10

Death Takes a Holiday_

"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.

Starring Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing

6.2/10

Rating

1h 19m

Runtime

1934

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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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.

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Cast

Fredric March stars as Prince Sirki in Death Takes a Holiday.

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Year context

Death Takes a Holiday was released 92 years ago in 1934.

Overview

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 ...

Death Takes a Holiday is a Fantasy, Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 19m.

CAST (16)

Fredric March

Evelyn Venable

Guy Standing

Guy Standing

Duke Lambert

Kent Taylor

Katharine Alexander

Katharine Alexander

Gail Patrick

Helen Westley

Kathleen Howard

Kathleen Howard

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Baron Cesarea

G.P. Huntley

G.P. Huntley

Eric

Otto Hoffman

AD

Anna De Linsky

Cora (uncredited)

Moroni Olsen

Cardinal De Valle (uncredited)

HV

Hector V. Sarno

Pietro (uncredited)

Phillips Smalley

Phillips Smalley

Casino Manager (uncredited)

Frank Yaconelli

Frank Yaconelli

Flower Vendor (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

March 30, 1934

Status

Released

Runtime

79 min (1h 19m)

Country

United States

Rating

6.2/10 (48 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Death Takes a Holiday about?

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.

How long is Death Takes a Holiday?

Death Takes a Holiday has a runtime of 79 minutes (1h 19m).

Who stars in Death Takes a Holiday?

The cast of Death Takes a Holiday includes Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing, Kent Taylor, Katharine Alexander.

What is the rating of Death Takes a Holiday?

Death Takes a Holiday has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 48 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Fantasy Romance Drama