Hotel Imperial
“TRAPPED BY LOVE IN THE MAD MAELSTROM OF WAR!”
Synopsis
It is the fate of a small frontier town, adjoining the no-man's-land where the Russians and Austrians are fighting out one of the final campaigns of World War I, to be occupied one day by the Russians, the next by the Austrians, and the inhabitants soon acquire a complacent view of the changing allegiances. To the town comes Ann Warschaska, intent on avenging the suicide of her sister, who has killed herself after being betrayed by an Austrian officer. She knows no more about his identity than the number of his room at the "Hotel Imperial".
Top Cast
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Isa Miranda
Anna Warschawska
Ray Milland
Lieutenant Nemassy
Reginald Owen
General Videnko
Gene Lockhart
Elias
J. Carrol Naish
Kuprin
Curt Bois
Anton
Henry Victor
Sultanov (uncredited)
Albert Dekker
Sergeant (uncredited)
Ernö Verebes
Ivan (uncredited)
Robert Middlemass
General Von Schwartzberg
Spencer Charters
Visoff (uncredited)
Betty Compson
Soubrette (uncredited)
Bull Anderson
Videnko Sentry (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Col. Paloff (uncredited)
William Bakewell
Cadet (uncredited)
Agostino Borgato
Old Actor (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Pograncz (uncredited)
Arthur W. Cernitz
Staff Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Thoeren, Gilbert Gabriel
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- Hotel Imperial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Robert Thoeren, Gilbert Gabriel, Lajos Biró
Richard Hageman
William C. Mellor
Chandler House
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thoeren
Screenplay
Robert Florey
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Gilbert Gabriel
Screenplay
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Chandler House
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel Imperial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hotel Imperial about?
It is the fate of a small frontier town, adjoining the no-man's-land where the Russians and Austrians are fighting out one of the final campaigns of World War I, to be occupied one day by the Russians, the next by the Austrians, and the inhabitants soon acquire a complacent view of the changing allegiances. To the town comes Ann Warschaska, intent on avenging the suicide of her sister, who has killed herself after being betrayed by an Austrian officer. She knows no more about his identity than the number of his room at the "Hotel Imperial".
Who directed Hotel Imperial?
Hotel Imperial was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Hotel Imperial?
The principal cast of Hotel Imperial includes Isa Miranda, Ray Milland, Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, J. Carrol Naish.
When was Hotel Imperial released and how long is it?
Hotel Imperial was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Hotel Imperial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hotel Imperial was composed by Richard Hageman.
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.).