Hotel Imperial (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Hotel Imperial is a drama film directed by Robert Florey, running about 79 minutes. “TRAPPED BY LOVE IN THE MAD MAELSTROM OF WAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is the fate of a small frontier town, adjoining the no-man's-land where the Russians and Austrians are fighting out one of the final campaigns of World War I, to be occupied one day by the Russians, the next by the Austrians, and the inhabitants soon acquire a complacent view of the changing allegiances. To the town comes Ann Warschaska, intent on avenging the suicide of her sister, who has killed herself after being betrayed by an Austrian officer. She knows no more about his identity than the number of his room at the "Hotel Imperial".
Who’s in it. Hotel Imperial stars Isa Miranda as Anna Warschawska, Ray Milland as Lieutenant Nemassy, Reginald Owen as General Videnko and Gene Lockhart as Elias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 (1939)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel Imperial?
- Hotel Imperial stars Isa Miranda, Ray Milland, Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was Hotel Imperial released?
- Hotel Imperial was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.