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Holiday Inn

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 40min
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
14K
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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
7.4/10
14K
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
Top credits
  • 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
    • 139User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
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    • 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)
    Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds in Holiday Inn (1942)
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    Top cast

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    Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby
    • Jim Hardyas Jim Hardy
    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Ted Hanoveras Ted Hanover
    Marjorie Reynolds
    Marjorie Reynolds
    • Linda Masonas Linda Mason
    Virginia Dale
    Virginia Dale
    • Lila Dixonas Lila Dixon
    Walter Abel
    Walter Abel
    • Danny Reedas Danny Reed
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Mamieas Mamie
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Gusas Gus
    Marek Windheim
    • Françoisas François
    James Bell
    James Bell
    • Dunbaras Dunbar
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Parkeras Parker
    Shelby Bacon
    • Vanderbiltas Vanderbilt
    Joan Arnold
    • Daphneas Daphne
    Bob Crosby Orchestra
    • Orchestraas Orchestra
    • (as Bob Crosby's Band)
    Edward Arnold Jr.
    • Second Dancer Ted Bumps Intoas Second Dancer Ted Bumps Into
    • (uncredited)
    Loretta Barnett
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Muriel Barr
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Barris
    Harry Barris
    • Midnight Club Orchestra Leaderas Midnight Club Orchestra Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Patsy Bedell
    • Danceras 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
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    Storyline

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    Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after femme fatale Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and manager Danny Reed. The music's the thing. —Steve Fenwick <scf@w0x0f.com>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    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: Episode dated 10 November 1970 (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Capture Your Heart Singing
      (1942) (uncredited)

      Music and Lyrics 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 reviews139

    Review
    Top review
    A wonderful film!
    I am most certainly under 70 and I absolutely adore this movie! Fred and Bing are great together. The songs are some of Irving Berlin's best. With Bing's voice together with Fred's dancing...it is a first class classic! My sister & I always looked forward to watching this at the holiday season.
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    • llevans79
    • Feb 22, 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
      • 1h 40min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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