Hotel Imperial (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1927, Hotel Imperial is a drama and war film directed by Mauritz Stiller, running about 85 minutes. “Pola loving, hating, fighting, running the gamut of every conceivable human emotion. Never has she given such full play to her genius.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War I, an Austrian officer is trapped behind the Russian lines. He tries to sneak through to his own lines, but is forced to take refuge in a small hotel, where he is hidden by the establishment's chambermaid. The two fall in love, but a Russian general makes the hotel his headquarters and sets his sights on the maid. In addition, the Austrian must find out the identity of a spy who is feeding the Russians military information that could lead to the destruction of the Austrian army.
Who’s in it. Hotel Imperial stars Pola Negri as Anna Sedlak, James Hall as Lt. Paul Almasy, George Siegmann as Gen. Juschkiewitsch and Max Davidson as Elias Butterman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hotel Imperial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hotel Imperial page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotel Imperial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotel Imperial (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hotel Imperial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hotel Imperial worth watching?
- Hotel Imperial holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel Imperial?
- Hotel Imperial stars Pola Negri, James Hall, George Siegmann, Max Davidson and Michael Vavitch.
- When was Hotel Imperial released?
- Hotel Imperial was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
