Grand Hotel

It truly is a great iconic film. I highly recommend.

Bizarre black bars at the top and bottom of the screen ruin the film. Rather than present the film as it should be, the black bars keep the aspect ratio by forcing the picture into a square in the middle of the screen with black borders all around. Great film, despite poor presentation.

Wow. I can see why film buffs may like this, but it does not age well. . If you can make it past the staggeringly horrifying misogyny and the over-the-top 30's-style acting with terrible (yes, I mean terrible) accents, then you may be able to make it through. I couldn't.

An absolutely "GRAND" movie! Superb acting, delightful, appropriate music, nostalgic memories of the past glories of the period, and a fascinating plot with philosophical meaning. Thoroughly enjoyable!

A stunning, excellent film!

This movie put me in a really good mood. I'm a huge Joan Crawford fan, so that's one reason why, but the movie itself was just so good. Made me a little jealous though... Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford are probably two of the most beautiful people to have walked the Earth. Haha... :-)

A fast paced, first-rate ensemble film who's script seamlessly interweaves the stories (and lives) of varied guests during their stay at The Grand Hotel. As MGM's first offering with an all-star cast the acting is wonderful with stand out performances from all (I personally love Joan Crawford as the traveling secretary kept on her toes dodging her boss — Wallace Beery as the ruthless bullying businessman — Preysing's inappropriate attentions). An intelligent and well-crafted pre-code script alternates between comedy, romance, and suspense. Can anyone ever forget Greta Garbo as the eccentric (and poignant) prima-ballerina when she sadly states "I vant to be ALONE!"? Or Lionel Barrymore's characterization of the simple and kindly accountant, Otto Kringelein, enjoying his first taste of a "posh" hotel? This is a wonderful introduction for anyone unfamiliar with classic Hollywood... Some of the biggest stars at the "greatest" studio at the beginning of one of the most celebrated periods in American film history...a very entertaining escapist film. Enjoy!