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Grand Hotel (1932) | Criteria

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Grand Hotel

United States • English • 1932 • 1h 52m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Edmund Goulding

3.53/5·20.9K ratings·5.2K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Guests at a posh Berlin hotel struggle through worry, scandal, and heartache.

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Hotels on Film
Position 1
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Additions: October 2020
Position 43
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Starring Joan Crawford
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Credits

Crew

DirectorEdmund Goulding

WriterVicki Baum

CinematographerWilliam H. Daniels

ComposerCharles Maxwell

EditorBlanche Sewell

ProducerIrving Thalberg

Cast

Greta Garboas Grusinskaya

John Barrymoreas Baron Felix von Gaigern

Joan Crawfordas Flämmchen

as General Director Preysing

Lionel Barrymoreas Otto Kringelein

Lewis Stoneas Doctor Otternschlag

Jean Hersholtas Senf

Robert McWadeas Meierheim

Purnell Prattas Zinnowitz

Ferdinand Gottschalkas Pimenov

Rafaela Ottianoas Suzette

Morgan Wallaceas Chauffeur

Tully Marshallas Gerstenkorn

Frank Conroyas Rohna

Murray Kinnellas Schweimann

Edwin Maxwellas Dr. Waitz

Mary Carlisleas Young Honeymooner Mrs. Hoffman (uncredited)

John Davidsonas Hotel Manager (uncredited)

Allen Jenkinsas Hotel Meat Packer (uncredited)

Eric Mayneas Gambler (uncredited)