Holiday Inn
A crooner (Bing Crosby) and a dancer (Fred Astaire) vie for the affections of a beautiful young performer (Marjorie Reynolds) in this 1942 American musical directed by Mark Sandrich. Winner of the 1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song for White Christmas.
Jim Hardy (Crosby) and Lila Dixon (Virgina Dale) are members of a performing trio from New York who plan to quit and run a country hotel. When Lila says she has fallen in love with the dancer in the act, Ted (Fred Astaire), Jim leaves town with a broken heart. After turning the inn into a holidays-only live entertainment venue, Jim winds up booking - and falling for - up-and-coming performer Linda Mason (Reynolds). But when Ted shows up after being dumped by Lila, he too sets his sights on beautiful Linda.
- Director:
- Mark Sandrich ('Top Hat', 'Shall We Dance', 'The Gay Divorcee')
- Writer:
- Claude BinyonElmer RiceIrving Berlin
- Cast:
- Bing CrosbyFred AstaireMarjorie ReynoldsVirginia DaleWalter AbelLouise BeaversIrving BaconMarek Windheim
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressLoaded with a wealth of songs, it's meaty, not too kaleidoscopic and yet closely knit for a compact 100 minutes of tiptop filmusical entertainment.
Time Out
pressThe Irving Berlin score, including 'Easter Parade' and 'Let's Say It with Firecrackers' (which gives Fred his best moment) makes up for the thin story.
The New York Times
pressHoliday Inn offers a reason for celebration not printed in red ink on the calendar.
Empire Magazine
pressC'mon, it's Fred and Bing! Depending on your disposition, you can take that as a recommendation or a warning.
BBC
pressDespite not being the success it could have been, this can still inspire a festive glow.
Variety
pressLoaded with a wealth of songs, it's meaty, not too kaleidoscopic and yet closely knit for a compact 100 minutes of tiptop filmusical entertainment.
Time Out
pressThe Irving Berlin score, including 'Easter Parade' and 'Let's Say It with Firecrackers' (which gives Fred his best moment) makes up for the thin story.
The New York Times
pressHoliday Inn offers a reason for celebration not printed in red ink on the calendar.
Empire Magazine
pressC'mon, it's Fred and Bing! Depending on your disposition, you can take that as a recommendation or a warning.
BBC
pressDespite not being the success it could have been, this can still inspire a festive glow.
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