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Holiday Inn is a 1942 American musical film starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, with Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, and Walter Abel. It was directed by Mark Sandrich with music by Irving Berlin. The composer wrote twelve songs specifically for the film, the best known being "White Christmas". The film features a complete reuse of the song "Easter Parade", written by Berlin for the 1933 Broadway revue As Thousands Cheer and used as a highlight of the 1948 film Easter Parade, starring Astaire and Judy Garland. The film's choreography was by Danny Dare.
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1942 · 1h 41m · Comedy · Drama · Romance
TMDB 7.0/10 (228 votes)
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.
Directed by Mark Sandrich
Box office $4M worldwide
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Mark SandrichDirector
Bing Crosbyas Jim Hardy
Fred Astaireas Ted Hanover
Marjorie Reynoldsas Linda Mason
Virginia Daleas Lila Dixon
Walter Abelas Danny Reed
Louise Beaversas Mamie
Irving Baconas Gus
Marek Windheimas Francois
James Bellas Dunbar
John Gallaudetas ParkerSShelby Baconas VanderbiltJJoan Arnoldas DaphneEEdward Arnold Jr.as Second Dancer Ted Bumps Into (uncredited)OOscar 'Dutch' Hendrianas Nightclub Doorman (uncredited)