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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)
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15 June 1962 (USA) moreTagline:
Jimmy Takes A Vacation... You Have All The Fun!Plot:
Mr. Hobbs wants to spend a quiet holiday at the beach, but his wife has invited all their family to stay with them. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
"Barnswallow!" moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| James Stewart | ... | Roger Hobbs | |
| Maureen O'Hara | ... | Peggy Hobbs | |
| Fabian | ... | Joe | |
| John Saxon | ... | Byron | |
| Marie Wilson | ... | Mrs. Emily Turner | |
| Reginald Gardiner | ... | Reggie McHugh | |
| Lauri Peters | ... | Katey Hobbs | |
| Valerie Varda | ... | Marika | |
| Lili Gentle | ... | Janie | |
| John McGiver | ... | Mr. Martin Turner | |
| Natalie Trundy | ... | Susan | |
| Josh Peine | ... | Stan | |
| Minerva Urecal | ... | Brenda, Hobbs' Maid | |
| Michael Burns | ... | Danny Hobbs | |
| Richard Collier | ... | Mr. Kagle |
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116 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Fun Stuff
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The portrait hanging along the staircase of the beach cottage is of Captain Daniel Gregg, played by Rex Harrison, from The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the car approaches Hobbes and Turner during their bird watching expedition, they are walking in the middle of the road, effectively blocking traffic. In the next shot, the car has room to go around them. moreQuotes:
Mrs. Emily Turner: Mr Hobbs, are you aware that...[squeals with delight]
Mrs. Emily Turner: that I'm in the nude?
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Monster A-Go-Go (#5.21)" (1993) moreSoundtrack:
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"Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation" is the best of the 60's Jimmy Stewarwt family father doesn't know best films, much more palatable than the creepy and antiquated "Take Her, She's Mine", where Jimmy worries more than is healthy about Sandra Dee's virginity and where insipid folk songs are considered raunchy and subversive. "Hobbs" will appeal to everyone, from Baby Boomers nostalgic about their childhood, to the greatest generation, who will enjoy Stewart and O'Hara as famous actors, and Gen X's and Y's, if they're hip enough, will appreciate how "cool" Jimmy is. For some inexplicable and annoying reason O'Hara calls her husband "Rog" in that Madison Avenue shorthand way, as though she were a W.A.S.P. executive telling him he's just been fired. Marie Wilson and John McGiver as the eccentric couple are priceless; their scenes with Stewart are hilarious. And for an unexpected poignant moment, the scene in the boat with Stewart and his son is lovely. After watching an eclipse, the son says they should watch the next one together in about 30 years. The expression on Stewart's face, with it's intimations of mortality, is just beautiful. Fabian of course is thrown in for the demographic, but can be tolerated, though I couldn't stand the actress who played the daughter Katey. I recommend "Hobbs" for inclusion in a Jimmy Stewart collection, if only for that boat scene.