Keystone Hotel
Synopsis
The Keystone Hotel hosts a very prestigious beauty contest. When the cross-eyed judge presents the first prize to an elderly cleaning woman, angry members of the audience respond by hurling custard pies. The Keystone Kops are summoned, and arrive just in time to get plastered with pastry.
Top Cast
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Ford Sterling
Sterling, Chief of Police
Ben Turpin
Count Drewa Blanc
Chester Conklin
Mayor Carson
Hank Mann
House Detective
Marie Prevost
Mrs. Clarabelle Sterling
Vivien Oakland
Mrs. Carmenchita Carson
Dewey Robinson
Gangster Chief
Bert Roach
Hotel Manager
Leo White
Frenchman
Jack Duffy
Man with Ear Trumpet
June Gittelson
Hefty Autograph Seeker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Staub
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Traub
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Keystone Hotel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Staub
Joe Traub
Howard Jackson
William Rees
Frank Magee
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Staub
Director
Joe Traub
Writer
Frank Magee
Editor
William Rees
Director of Photography
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Keystone Hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keystone Hotel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Keystone Hotel about?
The Keystone Hotel hosts a very prestigious beauty contest. When the cross-eyed judge presents the first prize to an elderly cleaning woman, angry members of the audience respond by hurling custard pies. The Keystone Kops are summoned, and arrive just in time to get plastered with pastry.
Who directed Keystone Hotel?
Keystone Hotel was directed by Ralph Staub.
Who stars in Keystone Hotel?
The principal cast of Keystone Hotel includes Ford Sterling, Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Hank Mann, Marie Prevost.
When was Keystone Hotel released and how long is it?
Keystone Hotel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Keystone Hotel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Keystone Hotel was composed by Howard Jackson.