Movie: Holiday Highlights

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    Blackout gags about the holidays. New Year's (the baby speaks to us). Valentine's Day, Washington Day, etc.

  • Release Date

    1940-10-11

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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