
Small Hotel
Synopsis
The dining room of the Jolly Fiddler has long been presided over by Albert, an aged but very shrewd waiter. A past master of the gentle art of fiddling, he extracts the maximum profit from his job while managing to endear himself to both the customers and staff. Then, there's a visit from Mr Finch, who feels it's time Albert was replaced.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gordon Harker
Albert
Marie Lohr
Mrs. Samson-Fox
John Loder
Mr. Finch
Irene Handl
Mrs. Gammon
Janet Munro
Effie
Billie Whitelaw
Caroline Mallet
Ruth Trouncer
Sheila
Francis Matthews
Alan Pryor
Frederick Schiller
Foreigner
Derek Blomfield
Roland
Dora Bryan
(uncredited)
George Hilsdon
American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilfred Eades, Rex Frost
- Original Title
- Small Hotel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Welwyn Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacDonald
Wilfred Eades, Rex Frost
Norman Warwick
Seymour Logie
Robert Hall
Department Leadership Roster
David MacDonald
Director
Seymour Logie
Editor
Wilfred Eades
Writer
Norman Warwick
Director of Photography
Robert Hall
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Hotel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Small Hotel about?
The dining room of the Jolly Fiddler has long been presided over by Albert, an aged but very shrewd waiter. A past master of the gentle art of fiddling, he extracts the maximum profit from his job while managing to endear himself to both the customers and staff. Then, there's a visit from Mr Finch, who feels it's time Albert was replaced.
Who directed Small Hotel?
Small Hotel was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in Small Hotel?
The principal cast of Small Hotel includes Gordon Harker, Marie Lohr, John Loder, Irene Handl, Janet Munro.
When was Small Hotel released and how long is it?
Small Hotel was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Small Hotel?
Small Hotel holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).
