Holiday Inn
“WHAT A HOLIDAY!”
Synopsis
Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.
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Holiday Inn 1942 Trailer | Bing Crosby | Fred Astaire
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-31
Top Cast
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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
Francois
James Bell
Dunbar
John Gallaudet
Parker
Shelby Bacon
Vanderbilt
Joan Arnold
Daphne
Edward Arnold Jr.
Second Dancer Ted Bumps Into (uncredited)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Nightclub Doorman (uncredited)
Keith Richards
Assistant Director (uncredited)
Ronald R. Rondell
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Julia Faye
Guest at Inn (uncredited)
Mildred Harris
Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Sandrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Binyon
- Original Score
- Irving Berlin
- Original Title
- Holiday Inn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Sandrich
Claude Binyon, Elmer Rice, Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin
David Abel
Ellsworth Hoagland
Mark Sandrich
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Binyon
Screenplay
Mark Sandrich
Producer
Mark Sandrich
Director
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
David Abel
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Irving Berlin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holiday Inn about?
Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.
Who directed Holiday Inn?
Holiday Inn was directed by Mark Sandrich.
Who stars in Holiday Inn?
The principal cast of Holiday Inn includes Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, Walter Abel.
When was Holiday Inn released and how long is it?
Holiday Inn was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Holiday Inn make at the box office?
Holiday Inn grossed $3.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Holiday Inn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holiday Inn was composed by Irving Berlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holiday Inn?
Holiday Inn holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).