Grand Hotel: Living or Dead?

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By Android Grove

Updated 27 May 2023

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Desc	Poster for the film Grand Hotel. The item has no copyright markings on it as can be seen in the links above. At lower right is the mark for the litho Company, Tooker, at lower left is "Made In USA". United States Copyright Office page 2 "Visually Perceptible Copies The notice for visually perceptible copies should contain all three elements described below. They should appear together or in close proximity on the copies. 1 The symbol © (letter C in a circle); the word “Copyright”; or the abbreviation “Copr.” 2 The year of first publication. If the work is a derivative work or a compilation incorporating previously published material, the year date of first publication of the derivative work or compilation is sufficient. Examples of derivative works are translations or dramatizations; an example of a compilation is an anthology. The year may be omitted when a pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work, with accompanying textual matter, if any, is reproduced in or on greeting cards, postcards, stationery, jewelry, dolls, toys, or useful articles. 3 The name of the copyright owner, an abbreviation by which the name can be recognized, or a generally known alternative designation of owner.1 Example © 2007 Jane Doe."
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1932 American drama film

Grand Hotel

Released	1932 (90 years, 9 months ago)

Director	Edmund Goulding
Duration	113 minutes
Awards	Academy Award for Best Picture and National Film Registry
Genre	drama film and film adaptation
Nominated for	Academy Award for Best Picture
Composer	William Axt
Production company	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Béla Balázs, William A. Drake and Vicki Baum
Producer	Irving Thalberg

About Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel, the 1932 film directed by Edmund Goulding, is a classic Hollywood masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The film features an all-star cast, including Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, and Wallace Beery, who deliver unforgettable performances that bring to life the drama and romance of life in a luxury hotel.

Set in Berlin, the film tells the story of a group of guests who are staying at the Grand Hotel. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways, as they navigate love affairs, financial struggles, and personal tragedies. The film is a stunning portrait of the human condition, capturing the joys and sorrows of life with a rare sensitivity and depth.

Grand Hotel was a critical and commercial success upon its release, and it remains a beloved classic to this day. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and it has been praised for its innovative storytelling, its stunning cinematography, and its unforgettable performances.

Overall, Grand Hotel is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters. It is a must-see for anyone who loves classic Hollywood cinema, and it remains a testament to the enduring power of the movies to move and inspire us.

References:

- Ebert, R. (1997). Grand Hotel. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved from https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/grand-hotel-1932

- Mankiewicz, B. (2012). Grand Hotel. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved from https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/76478/grand-hotel#overview