Based on Vicki Baum's novel and produced by Irving Thalberg, this film is about the lavish Grand Hotel in Berlin, a place where "nothing ever happens." That statement proves to be false, however, as the story follows an intertwining cast of characters over the course of one tumultuous day. Greta Garbo is Grusinskaya, a ballerina whose jewels are coveted by Baron von Geigern (John Barrymore), a thief who fancies Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford), a stenographer and the mistress of Preysing (Wallace Beery), businessman boss of ...
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Based on Vicki Baum's novel and produced by Irving Thalberg, this film is about the lavish Grand Hotel in Berlin, a place where "nothing ever happens." That statement proves to be false, however, as the story follows an intertwining cast of characters over the course of one tumultuous day. Greta Garbo is Grusinskaya, a ballerina whose jewels are coveted by Baron von Geigern (John Barrymore), a thief who fancies Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford), a stenographer and the mistress of Preysing (Wallace Beery), businessman boss of Kringelein (Lionel Barrymore), a terminally ill bookkeeper who is under the care of alcoholic physician Dr. Otternschlag (Lewis Stone). Grand Hotel won Best Picture at the 1932 Academy Awards. Matthew Tobey, Rovi
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New. Disc(s) and case show moderate signs of wear and tear. If applicable, digital code may not included. May be missing liner notes/booklet. If applicable, cardboard slipcover may not be included. Item is sealed; cannot verify if sealed by Manufacturer.
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Griffin Drew, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Joan Crawford, John Barrymore, Greta Garbo. New. 2013 Run time: 112. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
Grand Hotel is my favorite movie of all time. The different stories going on lead you to feel how the characters are feeling. Greta Garbo does an extraordinary job and you feel the pain her character is feeling. Joan Crawford makes one her best appearances totally makes this picture work.
ILD64
Dec 25, 2008
Grand ensemble....
This movie is a treat for any classic movie buff.It's stellar cast weaves you through the different story lines of some of the guests staying at the hotel.In this case less is more so I will leave it at - this is a must see movie.