"Christmas Holiday" (1944) is a dramatic film noir directed by Robert Siodmak, based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham. It stars Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly in a departure from their typical roles, showcasing their dramatic talents in a dark, atmospheric tale of love, betrayal, and despair.
The classic Gene Kelly – Deanna Durbin musical drama CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY screens free of charge at the Mystic Theater, located at 240 Commercial Street in downtown Nevada City.
The Mystic Theater, founded in 2019, is Nevada City’s premiere showcase for the exhibition of offbeat classics, foreign, documentary and independent films. Repeatedly voted the Best Movie Theater in Nevada City, it’s known throughout the region for its low (often free) admission prices, comfy unpretentious setting and friendly environment.