Hotel Imperial
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Synopsis
During World War I, an Austrian officer is trapped behind the Russian lines. He tries to sneak through to his own lines, but is forced to take refuge in a small hotel, where he is hidden by the establishment's chambermaid. The two fall in love, but a Russian general makes the hotel his headquarters and sets his sights on the maid. In addition, the Austrian must find out the identity of a spy who is feeding the Russians military information that could lead to the destruction of the Austrian army.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauritz Stiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- Hotel Imperial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauritz Stiller
Jules Furthman, Lajos Biró
Bert Glennon
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Mauritz Stiller
Director
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
Erich Pommer
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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War: World War I
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WWI
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel Imperial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hotel Imperial about?
During World War I, an Austrian officer is trapped behind the Russian lines. He tries to sneak through to his own lines, but is forced to take refuge in a small hotel, where he is hidden by the establishment's chambermaid. The two fall in love, but a Russian general makes the hotel his headquarters and sets his sights on the maid. In addition, the Austrian must find out the identity of a spy who is feeding the Russians military information that could lead to the destruction of the Austrian army.
Who directed Hotel Imperial?
Hotel Imperial was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
Who stars in Hotel Imperial?
The principal cast of Hotel Imperial includes Pola Negri, James Hall, George Siegmann, Max Davidson, Michael Vavitch.
When was Hotel Imperial released and how long is it?
Hotel Imperial was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel Imperial?
Hotel Imperial holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).