Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Originally released in 2004. Checking Out: Grand Hotel is a documentary/drama film. directed by Peter Fitzgerald. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Kane, Sydney Guilaroff, and J.J. Cohn
Synopsis
Until 1932's Grand Hotel, never had there existed an all-star ensemble cast on film. Conceived by MGM's production genius Irving Thalberg, the film boasted names like Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery and John and Lionel Barrymore and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This short documentary takes a look at the making of the classic film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Kane
as Narrator (voice)
Sydney Guilaroff
as Self - Key MGM Hair Designer (archive footage)
J.J. Cohn
as Self - MGM Executive (archive footage) (as Joseph J. Cohn)
Joan Crawford
as Self / Flaemmchen (archive footage)
Greta Garbo
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
John Barrymore
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Lionel Barrymore
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Wallace Beery
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Lew Ayres
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Bern
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fitzfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checking Out: Grand Hotel about?
Until 1932's Grand Hotel, never had there existed an all-star ensemble cast on film. Conceived by MGM's production genius Irving Thalberg, the film boasted names like Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Wa...
Who directed Checking Out: Grand Hotel?
Checking Out: Grand Hotel was directed by Peter Fitzgerald.
How long is Checking Out: Grand Hotel?
Checking Out: Grand Hotel has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Checking Out: Grand Hotel released?
Checking Out: Grand Hotel was released on February 3, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Checking Out: Grand Hotel?
The main cast of Checking Out: Grand Hotel includes Tom Kane, Sydney Guilaroff, J.J. Cohn, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo.