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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) Rank 5 Reviews
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While Mr. Hobbs' efforts do result in a few moments of family bonding, most of the time they feel as futile as his vain battle to make it through the pages of Tolstoy's War and Peace--his holiday reading choice. One can only concur--with ...read the complete Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation movie review at Parent Previews
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James Stewart stars as Roger Hobbs, a banker who's looking forward to a quiet holiday with wife Peggy (Maureen O'Hara). Mrs. Hobbs, however, has a different idea and hires a holiday home by the sea that will accommodate the whole family. The couple's ...read the complete Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation movie review at DVDBeaver.com (Gary W. Tooze)
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by J. Carey "waymore... on October 15, 2009
Jimmy Stewart is the loving father that just can't quite get a handle on all of the things going on in his family, a part he has played more that once but to perfection in this film.
The family vacation in an old ramshackle beach house sets up poor Jimmy ...
by Carrol Greenwood on June 06, 2009
Always a pleasure to see Stewart movie. That man could do comedy as well as he did serious roles.. ...
by Abby Road on June 03, 2009
James Stewart in this movie reminds me of any 60s father just trying to have a good vacation with his family. And Maureen as always is amazing. ...
by Carmen Miranda "C... on February 02, 2009
I love Jimmy Stewart...the movies was great...just as I remembered it as a child...quality of the DVD is excellent Thank you for bringing the Classics back. ...
by Esperanza Reynold... on December 02, 2008
Our collection of classics would be nowhere if we did not include the jewels provided by Jimmy Stuart, one of the most charismatic stars of the 20th Century.
Born May 20th, 1908, James Maitland Stewart lived for 89 years, providing the world with an ...
by D. Wilson on November 08, 2008
This movie was a favorite when I first saw it and I still love it. What's not to like about Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O'Hara. You have to love Mr. Hobbs' attitude towards kids being seen but not heard. Guess it's not politically correct today, but ...
by J. Ahl on October 07, 2008
I love the classic movies. This is very entertaining; really shows Jimmy Stewart's talent. ...
by Susan K. Worms "s... on August 24, 2008
This movie is a beloved memory from decades ago. Classic Jimmy Stewart and typical for movies of its time. No deep meaning, no social commentary, just a light-hearted look at how life used to be. ...
by daphne blake on April 11, 2008
My husband and I both enjoy this movie and like to watch this movie and National Lampoons Vacation before or after we take a vacation. They are different styles but both are fun movies. ...
by zacksnana "musica... on December 11, 2007
This movie was purchased as a gift for my husband. We've seen it quite a few times on TBS and just loved it. Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O'Hara are so funny together and one of our favorite lines is when Jimmy Stewart tells the housekeeper "sun on the ...
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