Heartwarming Christmas Affair

Connie Ennis (Janet Leigh) is a widow with a small child, Timmy (Gordon Gebert). She lives her life happily, but she isn't too keen on the man she's dating (Wendell Corey). She's a comparison shopper for a department store, and it's Christmastime, so she's taking advantage of all of the sales. She goes to the toy department and asks the clerk, Steve Mason (Robert Mitchum) to wrap up the expensive train set there. He catches on right away, but does as he's told. Lo and behold, she's back again the next morning to return the train. He's supposed to turn her in, which would cause her to lose her job, but he takes pity on her and gives her money back. However, it costs him his job. She takes pity on him in return and goes to lunch with him; he winds up meeting her son and falling in love with the family.

This movie is very heartwarming, and the brightest spot is little Gebert. He's the most realistic child star I've ever seen, and can charm the buttons off of the meanest of scrooges. He really carries this film, although the rest of the cast isn't bad either. Leigh is absolutely beautiful and Mitchum maintains his masculine aloofness despite his lovable character.

This is such a great movie to watch for Christmas, though it is really appropriate for anytime.

Holiday Affair

So happy to puchased this VHS tape. It is one of my husband's favorites and is rarely shown during Christmas. It brings out what Christmas is all about and how there can be second chances at happiness.

Holiday Affair

Such a cute movie. Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh are both wonderful.