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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Irving Berlin (idea)
Elmer Rice (adaptation)
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Release Date:
4 April 1943 (Sweden) more
Plot:
At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 nominations more
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(13 articles)
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Holiday Inn is an uplifting and heartwarming remembrance that is a legend in its own right. more (66 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Bing Crosby | ... | Jim Hardy | |
| Fred Astaire | ... | Ted Hanover | |
| Marjorie Reynolds | ... | Linda Mason | |
| Virginia Dale | ... | Lila Dixon | |
| Walter Abel | ... | Danny Reed | |
| Louise Beavers | ... | Mamie | |
| Irving Bacon | ... | Gus | |
| Marek Windheim | ... | François | |
| James Bell | ... | Dunbar | |
| John Gallaudet | ... | Parker | |
| Shelby Bacon | ... | Vanderbilt | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Joan Arnold | ... | Daphne | |
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100 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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Finland:S | USA:Approved | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Australia:G
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Marjorie Reynolds singing was dubbed by Martha Mears. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The telegram that Ted Hanover receives from Jim Hardy on Christmas Eve is dated December 25th. more
Quotes:
Lila Dixon:
[to Ted] I love you... and Jim.
Ted Hanover:
Well, I love Jim too... but let's not get too chummy.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Be Careful, It's My Heart more
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In any endeavor there are greats, and there are legends. Bing Crosby crooned his way to the latter status years before this movie, and he is in fine voice here. It is such a shame that things like talent aren't present in music anymore, but if you want to remember it, this is a great vehicle. Irving Berlin, Crosby's long time friend, wrote magical numbers for the film, including the unforgettable White Christmas.
Fred Astaire gave a tour de force performance, singing, and, of course, dancing his way through this delightful piece in rare form. It is said that he worked so hard during rehearsals that he wasted away to 85 pounds by the time he filmed the firecracker number. He might just as well have been weightless, because he defies gravity with his every move.
Marjorie Reynolds was seriously outclassed in a role that was intended for Mary Martin, who probably could have improved the chemistry of the starring cast. Reynolds nevertheless does a creditable job, and Holiday Inn remains her finest hour.
Years later, Paramount undertook a vastly inferior remake entitled White Christmas, which failed to capture a fraction of the magic of Holiday Inn. Astaire was replaced with funny man Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney gave it her torch song damndest, but it didn't gel. Holiday Inn has more wit, sincerity, charm and, despite being over a decade older, freshness. Holiday Inn is an uplifting and heartwarming remembrance that is a legend in its own right.