At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Bob Crosby Orchestra
- Orchestra
- (as Bob Crosby's Band)
Edward Arnold Jr.
- Second Dancer Ted Bumps Into
- (uncredited)
Loretta Barnett
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Muriel Barr
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Harry Barris
- Midnight Club Orchestra Leader
- (uncredited)
Patsy Bedell
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe Connecticut inn set for this film was reused by Paramount 12 years later as a Vermont inn for the musical White Christmas (1954), also starring Bing Crosby, and again with songs composed by Irving Berlin.
- GoofsThe telegram that Ted Hanover receives from Jim Hardy on Christmas Eve is dated December 25th.
- Quotes
Linda Mason: My father was a lot like you, just a man with a family. Never amounted to much, didn't care. But as long as he was alive, we always had plenty to eat and clothes to keep us warm.
Jim Hardy: Were you happy?
Linda Mason: Yes.
Jim Hardy: Then your father was a very successful man.
- Alternate versionsIn 2008, the film was restored and colorized by Legend Films.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Concept (1964)
- SoundtracksI'll Capture Your Heart Singing
(uncredited)
Written by Irving Berlin
Played by the Bob Crosby Orchestra
Performed by Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and Virginia Dale at the nightclub
Reprised at the end at the Holiday Inn with these three and Marjorie Reynolds
Featured review
This is truly one of the great musicals to ever grace the silver screen. Between the great song, the dance numbers and the chemistry between Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, this film really is one of the the all time classics. What really makes it great is that it pretty much plays like a great Broadway review that uses the different holidays as an excuse to display the individual talents of each of the film's stars. However, the thing that this film will truly be remembered for is the fact that it introduced one of the all time classic song's to the world, "White Christmas".
Another thing that makes this film so beloved is that it came out during a time when America needed somewhat of a diversion, World War II. This film helped to give people something to put smiles on their faces as the whole world was going to hell. At least for two hours, this film helped America to forget its troubles and put a smile on everyone's faces.
Another thing that makes this film so beloved is that it came out during a time when America needed somewhat of a diversion, World War II. This film helped to give people something to put smiles on their faces as the whole world was going to hell. At least for two hours, this film helped America to forget its troubles and put a smile on everyone's faces.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
- Filming locations
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $80
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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