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Holiday Inn Overview:

Holiday Inn (1942) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Mark Sandrich and produced by Mark Sandrich.

SYNOPSIS

Two retiring showmen (Astaire and Crosby) start a New England country inn with the unique and, one would think, self-defeating idea of being open only on national holidays; however, in this delightful fluff-fest, they achieve instantaneous success. Conflicts arise when they fall for the same woman, and sparks fly as fast as their feet in a variety of inventive, holiday-themed song-and-dance productions. Perhaps the best film ever inspired by a song. Berlin's Yuletide chestnut "White Christmas" was introduced in this film in a cozy scene of Big crooning by the trimmed tree. Remade in 1954 with Crosby and Danny Kaye as White Christmas. Other songs include "Happy Holidays," "Be Careful It's My Heart," "Let's Start the New Year Right," and "Let's Say It With Firecrackers."

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1942 --- Ceremony Number 15 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringRobert Emmett DolanNominated
Best Music - SongMusic and Lyrics by Irving BerlinWon
Best WritingIrving BerlinNominated
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Holiday Inn BlogHub Articles:

Holiday Inn (1942): White Christmas and Blackface

By 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 31, 2019 From 4 Star Films

Let me put this out in the open. Christmas movies are some of the most difficult films to regard subjectively because the majority of them are either tied to our childhood and fond memories, which are as much a part of the experience, or the alternative; they were not a part of our traditions at all... Read full article

25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Inn (1942)

on Dec 15, 2017 From Journeys in Classic Film

Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two classic Bing Crosby films I have and if my thoughts on Holiday Inn are any indication…let’... Read full article

25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Inn (1942)

on Dec 12, 2016 From Journeys in Classic Film

Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two classic Bing Crosby films I have and if my thoughts on Holiday Inn are any indication…let’... Read full article

25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Inn (1942)

on Dec 7, 2015 From Journeys in Classic Film

Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two classic Bing Crosby films I have and if my thoughts on Holiday Inn are any indication…let’... Read full article

25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Inn (1942)

on Dec 4, 2014 From Journeys in Classic Film

Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two classic Bing Crosby films I have and if my thoughts on Holiday Inn are any indication…let’s just say it might be a wee bit difficu... Read full article

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Holiday Inn Quotes:

Danny Reed: How'd he get that far in five minutes?
Ted Hanover: The lady must have been willing.
Danny Reed: The world can't do this to us!
Jim Hardy: For that kinda of money you oughta be able to go by way o' Medicine Hat!
Jim Hardy: I don't need a coat, now!
Jim Hardy: Well what do you visualize, Ziggy?
Ted Hanover: I like it here... with you and Linda.
Jim Hardy: And we love having you. When are you leaving?
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Holiday Inn Facts
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 11, 1943 with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire reprising their film roles.
Marjorie Reynolds singing was dubbed by Martha Mears.
The script originally called for a Labor Day dance number, "This Is a Great Country."
The proceeds from the New York City premiere went to the Navy Relief Society.
The first public performance of the song "White Christmas" was by Bing Crosby on his NBC radio show "The Kraft Music Hall" on Christmas Day, 1941, during the middle of filming _Holiday Inn (1942)_, which was released seven months later. The song went on to become one of the biggest selling songs in the history of music. This was the first of three films to feature Crosby singing "White Christmas".
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