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International House (1933)

"Grand Hotel of comedy"

5.519331h 8mEN
Comedy

Directed by A. Edward Sutherland

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 8m

Language

EN

Release

May 27, 1933

Director

A. Edward Sutherland

Overview

Foreign investors converge on a luxury hotel in China to bid on a new kind of radioscope. But, this is a hotel where Burns and Allen are the in-house medical staff, a measles risk sends the whole building into quarantine, and a madcap millionaire crashes dinner in his autogyro. Hotel and radioscope ...

Cast

Peggy Hopkins Joyce

Peggy Hopkins Joyce

Peggy Hopkins Joyce

W.C. Fields

W.C. Fields

Professor Quail

Rudy Vallee

Rudy Vallee

Himself

Stuart Erwin

Stuart Erwin

Tommy Nash

George Burns

George Burns

Doctor Burns

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

Nurse Allen

Sari Maritza

Sari Maritza

Carol Fortescue

F. Chase Taylor

F. Chase Taylor

Colonel Stoopnagle

Budd Hulick

Budd Hulick

Budd

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

General Petronovich

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Herself / Baby Rose Marie

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into International House (1933), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Foreign investors converge on a luxury hotel in China to bid on a new kind of radioscope. But, this is a hotel where Burns and Allen are the in-house medical staff, a measles risk sends the whole building into quarantine, and a madcap millionaire crashes dinner in his autogyro. Hotel and radioscope become a stage for an all-star cast of comedians and musicians, from vaudeville to the new generation.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of International House. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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