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Holiday Inn

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1942 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 174K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Sandrich

  • Bing CrosbyJim Hardy
  • Fred AstaireTed Hanover
  • Marjorie ReynoldsLinda Mason
  • Virginia DaleLila Dixon
  • Walter AbelDanny Reed
  • Louise BeaversMamie
  • Irving BaconGus
  • Marek WindheimFrancois
  • James BellDunbar
  • John GallaudetParker