And of course its quite the commercial for the waldorf astoria hotel. A remake of grand hotel updated to the waning days of world war ii, weekend at the waldorf follows the fortunes of a lonely movie star ginger rogers, an onthemake stenographer lana turner, a wounded flyer van johnson, a war correspondent walter pidgeon, a wheelerdealer edward arnold and a gossip columnist robert benchley whose. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 cast and crew moviefone. Book waldorf astoria new york, new york city on tripadvisor. More than 20 movies have been filmed at the hotel, including the first onlocation movie, the romantic comedy weekend at the waldorf. Love grand hotel with greta garbo, but weekend at the waldorf is a movie on to. Weekend at the waldorf is done with typical mgm gloss and made louis b. It will not be the board meeting of a television network with. Oct 07, 1977 if you hear screams, shots and moans in the waldorf. Dec 25, 2010 101 strings the soul of mexico 1963 full vinyl lp duration. Your suite is waiting and so are romance, glamour, comedy and drama played with great flair by.
New york citys waldorf astoria hotel is bustling with guests and crisscrossing story lines. Oct 08, 2014 the hotel has been home away from home to a whos who of movie stars and presidents. Ginger rogers, lana turner, walter pidgeon and van johnson starred in this remake of the 1932 classic grand. Weekend at the waldorf, an american comedy drama film directed by robert z. Appealing to the inner mitt romney in all of us actually, make that george romney this typically tasteful and dull robert z. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 lana turner rogers promotional. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 movie picture download mm52. While many different characters and subplots are introduced, the film focuses on two main storylines which involve four major players. Unhappy movie star irene malvern ginger rogers mistakes weary. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 original trailer hq youtube. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Its still there in new york, not having been taken over by any of the hotel chains.
Set over one weekend at the waldorfastoria, the film follows several stories, with a couple of tunes tossed in for good measure. The original trailer of weekend at the waldorf directed by robert z. A remake of grand hotel updated to the waning days of world war ii, weekend at the waldorf follows the fortunes of a lonely movie star ginger rogers, an onthemake stenographer. Production on weekend at the waldorf ended just as the conflict was coming to a close. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 the movie database tmdb. Has anyone here stayed at the waldorf astoria in las vegas. New york citys waldorfastoria hotel is bustling with guests and crisscrossing story lines. May 04, 2019 the original trailer of weekend at the waldorf directed by robert z. The screenplay by samuel and bella spewack is based on guy boltons adaptation of the vicki baum novel grand hotel, which had been filmed as grand hotel in 1932. Watch weekend at the waldorf full movie in hd visit movies. The waldorf astoria new york has provided a fantastically romantic backdrop for films dating back to 1945. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 new york citys waldorf astoria hotel is bustling with guests and crisscrossing story lines.
A classic movie in a legendary setting waldorf astoria. In fact, with tongueincheek one of the characters reprises a scene from the play based on the vicki baum. I soon found out that weekend at the waldorf 1945 takes place entirely in the waldorf astoria hotel in new york city, where we see a variety of people go through experiences that change their lives. Aug 25, 2019 i soon found out that weekend at the waldorf 1945 takes place entirely in the waldorf astoria hotel in new york city, where we see a variety of people go through experiences that change their lives. Astoria hotel this weekend, it will not mean more mayhem in the diamond trade. Ginger rogers plays the garbo counterpart, a successful but severely depressed movie. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 weekend at the waldorf. Anything can happen during a weekend at new yorks waldorf astoria. Its not a classic like the film it was based on, but its still a good piece of entertainment. Movie star irene malvern ginger rogers is fighting depression while. In march, while staying at the roosevelt hotel, we had the opportunity to do spa day at the waldorf astoria spa, in the hotel.
Weekend at the waldorf film completo, streaming ita. Imagine what a wild film it would have been if the film had been updated to 1945 berlin. With ginger rogers, lana turner, walter pidgeon, van johnson. Jun 18, 2017 hello, beautiful people, i hope you liked my vlog as much as i do. Comedy and drama mix as the experiences of such guests as movie actress ginger rogers, war reporter walter pidgeon, stenographer lana turner, flyboy van johnson, and tycoon edward arnold are recounted. The first on location movie filmed outside the hollywood studios sets according to a plaque at the waldorf astoria. I wanted to checkout early, even though the waldorfastoria certainly has its. A remake of grand hotel updated to the waning days of world war ii, weekend at the waldorf follows the fortunes of a lonely movie star ginger rogers, an onthemake stenographer lana turner, a wounded flyer van johnson, a war correspondent. Weekend at the waldorf was the sixth largest grossing film of 1945 and also a huge hit for lana turner. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52.
No, this thread isnt about the 1945 hollywood movie starring ginger rogers. Weekend at the waldorf movie trailer and videos tv guide. Watch weekend at the waldorf full movie in hd visit movie 94881 anything can happen during a weekend at new yorks waldorfa. At the beginning of sunday a black cat is seen trying to get in through the front doors of the hotel. I really enjoyed my stay at waldorf astoria, palm jumeirah, dubai. It is just another weekend at the bustling new york city hotel, the 1893 art deco landmark waldorf astoria, in the metrogoldwynmayer omnibus weekend at the waldorf 1945. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 very rare romantic comedy drama bw region free dvd anything can happen during a weekend at new yorks waldorf astoria.
In this film, the posh waldorf hotel in the heart of new york is the setting for several plots and subplots. Anything can happen during a weekend at new yorks waldorfastoria. The film of course revolves around a weekend at the waldorf astoria. The misadventures of a group of diverse guests at the waldorf astoria hotel in manhattan.
Your suite is waiting and so are romance, glamour, comedy and drama played with great flair by an allstar cast. The film itself is a mild remake of mgms 1932 oscar winning super cast production grand hotel. The waldorf astoria new york is a luxury hotel in midtown manhattan in new york city. I have been at the waldorf astoria for special occasions, never and guest, so it is exciting to see all the drama that the characters bring to the waldorf in this movie. Ginger rogers, lana turner, walter pidgeon, imdb rating. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 full movie download full hd.
Weekend at the waldorf is an unabashed remake of mgms 1932 oscarwinner grand hotel. Im going next weekend, i have the hilton surpass card but not sure if i want to use up some points on it. Campbells suite directly into the hall, never seeing bunny smith. There are several stories that make up this movie, one being of a glamorous film star ginger rogers who although she is beautiful and successful, she is lonely. The third van johnson blogathon weekend at the waldorf. Movie star irene malvern ginger rogers is fighting depression while awaiting the debut of her latest. My favorite movie is 1945s weekend at the waldorf so being able to finally stay at this iconic, historic hotel was a thrill to say the least. Weekend at the waldorf 1945glossy, americanized remake of grand hotel set at the famous park avenue hotel, the waldorfastoria, in new york city. Edley finds jesup in the lobby and tries to involve him in a deal with the bey of aribajan, a wealthy oil shiek. Weekend at the waldorf a great remake of a classic the.
The structure, at 301 park avenue between 49th and 50th streets, is a 47story 625 ft 191 m art deco landmark designed by architects schultze and weaver, which was completed in 1931. Set over one weekend at the waldorf astoria, the film follows several stories, with a couple of tunes tossed in for good measure. New yorks majestic waldorf astoria hotel served as the setting for this semiremake of grand hotel. The screenplay by samuel and bella spewack is based on playwright guy boltons stage adaptation of the vicki baum novel grand hotel, which had been filmed as grand hotel in 1932. Weekend at the waldorf dvd ginger rogers lana turner. Kennedy and jackie kennedy spent the first part of their honeymoon at the waldorf. Due to its iconic artdeco features and magnificent ballrooms and lobbies, the waldorf astoria has been featured in numerous films, television series, and editorials since the opening of the park avenue location in 1931. The producers wanted this to be thoughtprovoking but at the same time be relaxingly entertaining. Weekend at the waldorf does treat the concerns of the day loss and fear of death, fear of commitment any film of the era could not ignore what was everywhere in the air. Use your reward towards on property venues including a dining experience at jeangeorges beverly hills. Promotions and special offers at waldorf astoria beverly hills. New york citys waldorf astoria during 1945 stands in for the orginal setting, a luxury hotel in berlin. The stars in the film do reflect their time in many ways.
Yes, the wonderful movie starring ginger rogers does actually play on a loop just off the lobby. The film focuses on guests staying at new york citys famed waldorfastoria hotel. Weekend at the waldorf the origin of waldorf in grand hotel is apparent from the start. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 a respite from the war. New york citys waldorf astoria during 1945 stands in for the. Leonard and starring ginger rogers, lana turner, walter pidgeon, van johnson and edward arnold. A remake of grand hotel updated to the waning days of world war ii, weekend at the waldorf follows the fortunes of a lonely movie. I like this movie more because it is more culturally diverse. Leonard and starring ginger rogers, lana turner, walter pidgeon, and van johnson. New york film locations from the movie weekend at the waldorf starring. Its murder all weekend at waldorf the new york times.
Weekend at the waldorf 1945 new york citys waldorfastoria hotel is bustling with guests and crisscrossing story lines. The cast is incredible which includes lana turner, ginger rogers, van johnson, and walter pigeon. Weekend at the waldorf was one of two dvds that came yesterday. Welcome to waldorf astoria amsterdam, a new and unique 5star luxury hotel created by combining six 17th century canal palaces. While we have been in more luxurious spas, the waldorf astoria spa was still very nice, and our treatments very good. Among them are lonely screen star irene malvern, in town with her maid anna for a childhood friends wedding and the premiere of her latest movie. Sep 14, 2012 in the 1970 movie the outoftowners, jack lemmon and sandy dennis make their way to the waldorfastoria on foot past tons of garbage in a torrential downpour, to discover their reservation guaranteed for a 10. In this film, the posh waldorf hotel in the heart of new york is the setting for. The posh waldorf hotel in the heart of new york is the setting for several plots and subplots. Interwoven stories of several people are told over the course of a weekend at the famous waldorf astoria hotel in manhattan. Weekend at the waldorf 1945 a very loose remake of grand hotel, schmaltzier and unabashedly romantic, more comedic, sillier, but i loved it. As the weekend begins, a honeymooning couple checks in, along with a war correspondent and an air corps captain, james hollis van johnson, whos just lost his buddy in the war and will soon undergo risky surgery himself.
Last weekend i had a chance to stay at the famous waldorf astoria hotel in nyc. Van johnson is cast as a war hero who, about to undergo lifethreatening surgery, wants. Weekend at the waldorf 1945glossy, americanized remake of grand hotel set at the famous park avenue hotel, the waldorf astoria, in new york city. The misadventures of a group of diverse guests at the waldorf astoria hotel in. Turner and rogers star in the roles originated by joan crawford and greta garbo. Among them are lonely screen star irene malvern, in town with. The movie continually plays on a monitor near the registration desk at the waldorf. She would go on to even greater success with her next film, as the gorgeous whiteclad femme fatale alongside john garfield in the postman always rings twice 1946. Weekend at the waldorf is an unabashed remake of mgms 1932 oscarwinner.
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