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Holiday Inn

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
15K
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Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Virginia Dale, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
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At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Mark Sandrich
    • Robert Allen(animation sequences)
  • Writers
    • Claude Binyon(screenplay)
    • Elmer Rice(adaptation)
    • Irving Berlin(based on an idea by)
  • Stars
    • Bing Crosby
    • Fred Astaire
    • Marjorie Reynolds
  • Directors
    • Mark Sandrich
    • Robert Allen(animation sequences)
  • Writers
    • Claude Binyon(screenplay)
    • Elmer Rice(adaptation)
    • Irving Berlin(based on an idea by)
  • Stars
    • Bing Crosby
    • Fred Astaire
    • Marjorie Reynolds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 145User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Virginia Dale, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Virginia Dale, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Virginia Dale, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Virginia Dale, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn (1942)
    Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn (1942)

    Top cast

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    Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby
    • Jim Hardy
    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Ted Hanover
    Marjorie Reynolds
    Marjorie Reynolds
    • Linda Mason
    Virginia Dale
    Virginia Dale
    • Lila Dixon
    Walter Abel
    Walter Abel
    • Danny Reed
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Mamie
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Gus
    Marek Windheim
    • François
    James Bell
    James Bell
    • Dunbar
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Parker
    Shelby Bacon
    • Vanderbilt
    Joan Arnold
    • Daphne
    Bob Crosby Orchestra
    • Orchestra
    • (as Bob Crosby's Band)
    Edward Arnold Jr.
    • Second Dancer Ted Bumps Into
    • (uncredited)
    Loretta Barnett
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Muriel Barr
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Barris
    Harry Barris
    • Midnight Club Orchestra Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Patsy Bedell
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Mark Sandrich
      • Robert Allen(animation sequences) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Claude Binyon(screenplay)
      • Elmer Rice(adaptation)
      • Irving Berlin(based on an idea by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Irving Berlin won an Oscar for his song "White Christmas" from this movie, he became the first artist to present himself with an Academy Award.
    • Goofs
      The telegram that Ted Hanover receives from Jim Hardy on Christmas Eve is dated December 25th.
    • Quotes

      Linda Mason: My father was a lot like you, just a man with a family. Never amounted to much, didn't care. But as long as he was alive, we always had plenty to eat and clothes to keep us warm.

      Jim Hardy: Were you happy?

      Linda Mason: Yes.

      Jim Hardy: Then your father was a very successful man.

    • Alternate versions
      In 2008, the film was restored and colorized by Legend Films.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Dick Cavett Show: Fred Astaire (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Capture Your Heart Singing
      (uncredited)
      Written by Irving Berlin
      Played by the Bob Crosby Orchestra
      Performed by Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and Virginia Dale at the nightclub
      Reprised at the end with these three and Marjorie Reynolds

    User reviews145

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    Charming
    The source of the song "White Christmas" would be worth watching just for that, but in addition the movie has a bunch of wonderful dancing, and quite a lot of charming songs; "I'll Capture Your Heart Singing", "Come To Holiday Inn", "You're Easy to Dance With", "Oh How I Hate to Get up in the morning", "White Christmas", and "Happy Holiday" (all by Irving Berlin) are some of the highlights.

    Anyone who is a fan of Crosby or Astaire will enjoy this movie. Marjorie Reynolds and Virginia Dale play perfect foils for Crosby and Astaire, supporting them.

    The plot, what there is of it, is just enough to hang enough Muscial numbers on to keep the movie running along apace.
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    • Kreme
    • Dec 24, 2004

    FAQ4

    • What is 'Holiday Inn' about?
    • Is 'Holiday Inn' based on a book?
    • Where is the Holiday Inn located?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
    • Filming locations
      • Monte Rio, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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