Christmas in July (film) Christmas in July (film) Christmas in July is a 1940 comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges based on his 1931 play "A Cup of Coffee". It was Sturges' second film as writer-director, after "The Great McGinty", and stars Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. Dr. Maxford (Raymond Walburn) is thoroughly exasperated. He is supposed to announce on national radio the winners of a slogan contest for his Maxford House Coffee; the first prize is $25,000. Maxford's jury is deadlocked by the stubborn Mr. Bildocker (William Demarest). As a result, the program ends without an announcement. One of millions of
The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan the portrayal of Mike's girlfriend Katie (played by Rita Ramnani) who is faithful to Mike but not supportive of Mike's choice of lifestyle. "The Times" described the film as "a dim-witted Football Factory knock-off". Film critic, Jason Solomons, described it a crudely scripted, dim British film. Screenjabber said the script was "peppered with humour throughout" and described some scenes as "a joy to watch." The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan is a 2012 British crime film directed by Paul Tanter and starring Nick Nevern, Simon Phillips, Rita Ramnani,