Christmas in July
film by Sturges [1940]
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"Christmas in July" is a 1940 comedy film directed by Preston Sturges. It tells the story of a lowly clerk, played by Dick Powell, who mistakenly believes he has won $25,000 in a contest and goes on a wild shopping spree. The film is a low-budget but deftly crafted exploration of comic confusion. Sturges was known for his satirical comedies with rapid-fire dialogue and memorable characters.1
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