Holiday Camp
Holiday Camp

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Holiday Camp

1947
Movie
97 min
English

The Huggett family go to a holiday camp, and get involved in crooked card players, a murderer on the run, and a pregnant young girl and her boyfriend missing from home.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Ken AnnakinGenres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

At a bustling holiday camp, the lives of various guests and staff intertwine during their summer vacation. Amidst the forced jollity and organized activities, a series of mysterious disappearances and deaths begin to plague the camp. Detective Hannay investigates the unsettling events, suspecting foul play is afoot within the seemingly cheerful facade.

Critical Reception

Holiday Camp was a significant box office success in the UK and is remembered as a classic of British post-war cinema. While its mystery elements are now considered somewhat dated, its depiction of British life and holiday culture resonated strongly with audiences of the time. The film is often praised for its blend of humor and suspense, and its memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nostalgic depiction of British holiday culture.

  • The blend of comedy and whodunit elements was generally well-received.

  • Considered a charming and entertaining post-war British film.

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Fun Fact

Holiday Camp was the first film to feature the character of the murderously inclined aristocrat, Colonel Ulrich, who later appeared in two sequels, 'Holiday Rhythm' and 'It's Not Cricket'.

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CinemaSerf

I can safely say that I have never been to an holiday camp - the BBC series "Hi-Di-HI" that ran in the UK in the 1980s always made sure that never happened. By then, though, we had international travel at our fingertips. In the late 1940s, ...