Crisp dialogue adds to a memorable film regarding the life of a hotel on the chopping block.
Melvyn Douglas, as crusty at his best, plays the old fashioned owner who knows that the time is drawing near to sell the grand old place so rich in history and memory.
Rod Taylor is his able manager who started as a bell boy but rose through the ranks by hard work and slick talking.
The movie details one day in the life of the hotel with Michael Rennie and Merle Oberon as aristocratic guests. Rennie has a problem as a hit and run driver. Further tragedy strikes when he is found out as the culprit.
Karl Malden says little but his turn as the thief with the key is terrific given his timely expressions as he pulls off heists and avoids capture.
Roy Roberts, as the man at the front desk, plays a role similar to what he did in "Gentleman's Agreement" in 1947. In that one, he denied a room to Gregory Peck when the latter said he was Jewish. In this one, Roberts is there to deny a room to a black couple. Of course, the couple has been sent by the NAACP to foment trouble.
A very good film. Check in and see for yourself what is going on.
Melvyn Douglas, as crusty at his best, plays the old fashioned owner who knows that the time is drawing near to sell the grand old place so rich in history and memory.
Rod Taylor is his able manager who started as a bell boy but rose through the ranks by hard work and slick talking.
The movie details one day in the life of the hotel with Michael Rennie and Merle Oberon as aristocratic guests. Rennie has a problem as a hit and run driver. Further tragedy strikes when he is found out as the culprit.
Karl Malden says little but his turn as the thief with the key is terrific given his timely expressions as he pulls off heists and avoids capture.
Roy Roberts, as the man at the front desk, plays a role similar to what he did in "Gentleman's Agreement" in 1947. In that one, he denied a room to Gregory Peck when the latter said he was Jewish. In this one, Roberts is there to deny a room to a black couple. Of course, the couple has been sent by the NAACP to foment trouble.
A very good film. Check in and see for yourself what is going on.