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Holiday Inn

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
16K
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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
16K
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    • Mark Sandrich
    • Robert Allen(animation sequences)
  • Writers
    • Claude Binyon(screen play by)
    • Elmer Rice(adaptation by)
    • Irving Berlin(based on an idea by)
  • Stars
    • Bing Crosby
    • Fred Astaire
    • Marjorie Reynolds
    • Mark Sandrich
    • Robert Allen(animation sequences)
  • Writers
    • Claude Binyon(screen play by)
    • Elmer Rice(adaptation by)
    • Irving Berlin(based on an idea by)
  • Stars
    • Bing Crosby
    • Fred Astaire
    • Marjorie Reynolds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 145User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar

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

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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)
      • Mark Sandrich
      • Robert Allen(animation sequences) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Claude Binyon(screen play by)
      • Elmer Rice(adaptation by)
      • Irving Berlin(based on an idea by)
    • All cast & crew
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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 at the Holiday Inn with these three and Marjorie Reynolds

    User reviews145

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    Featured review
    Happy Holidays...Start with this movie.
    This film is good in so many ways. The song and dance numbers were all great. Teaming Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire was a great idea. These two played off each other so well that I can't imagine two other actors doing so well. Even Crosby and Hope wouldn't have done as well here. Marjorie Reynolds was a treat to look at but also had good chemistry with both Crosby and Astaire. The support cast was equally as good, Walter Abel as Danny Reed, Virginia Dale as Lila Dixon and Louise Beavers as Mamie gave solid performances.

    The set was also beautiful. Obviously the Hollywood set of Holiday Inn at the end of the film that was supposed to be a reproduction of the real Holiday Inn in Connecticut is the same set used for both scenes. However it is such a realistic set that the viewer never suspects that the Connecticut scenes were filmed indoors. I think the fact that the film was in black and white helps in that respect. A color film may have actually looked more phoney.

    The story is a simple one but well put together. I think many viewers can relate to guys trying to steal girls from one another, its a common enough practice today. The ending is a bit fairy tale like but then that is why so many probably like it. We get enough "reality" in our every day lives. It is nice to escape reality with a film like this.

    Lastly, the black face scene during the Lincoln Day performance is offensive but it does not ruin the film. Of course a minstrel show today using black face would be unacceptable in today's environment but you can't hold a 1940's film to the same standards. I know some would like to have that scene removed from the film but I disagree. I am of African American decent and while I could view this film as a disgrace I accept it for what it is. Rather than try and obliterate scenes such as this from our film history I think they should be viewed as stepping stones to where African Americans are in film today. There may still be barriers that need to be broken through in the film world but considering where African Americans started we as a society should also take time to appreciate the accomplishments that have been achieved. Black face is out. Demeaning "yesum" roles are for the most part gone and now leading roles that portray African Americans in well to do positions in society are becoming more and more frequent. So while some of the film history regarding African Americans portrays them in a negative manner it is because of those actors and actresses were able to work in those roles and under those conditions that the modern day African American actors and actresses are able be seen in a more positive light. Ignoring the past roles ignores the actors and actresses that struggled through those times.
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    • AbeStreet
    • Dec 6, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1942 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Monte Rio, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
      • Black and White

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