Small Hotel

I pretty much agree with the comments made by the first reviewer here.

I watched this movie mainly because I'm a Janet Munro fan (this was her first movie). It was clear from the first few minutes, however, that being a Munro fan was not the sole reason for watching, as it's a well-observed, well thought-out little gem, filled with fun and completely unpretentious.

As to Miss Munro, she did not disappoint, more than holding her own with seasoned actors such as Gordon Harker and Marie Lohr, themselves absolutely delightful in their roles.

This one should be made more widely available in the U.S.

No need to read this last line; I'm just adding it, since IMDb now insists that our reviews contain at least ten lines. Sheesh.

A delightful little film with great performance from all concerned. A very short running time and I wished that it had been longer as I liked it so much. Some useful tips in it for the waiters and waitresses of today, boost those tips.

This film has a great cast for such a low budget film.The star is undoubtedly Gordon Harker.He started in the twenties in Hitchcock,s films and this was his penultimate film.Marie Lohr made her first film in 1916 and went on till 1971.Irene Handel started in the 1930s and 146 roles later was still acting when she died in 1997.John Loder was another with a long career.Perhaps best known for being Gracie Fields leading man in the 1930s.he was a rather wooden actor and here he is very true to form.On the younger side we have Janet Munro who quickly established herself as a leading lady only to die far too young.then there is Billie Whitelaw at the start of an illustrious career.With actors like these this B feature has an entertainment value which far exceeds its relatively short running time.Just shows what really good B features were being turned out by British studios in the 1950s.

Had a day off work today, and often have a quick look at Talking Pictures.... well what can I say about this film Throughly entertaining that's what!... what a little Gem of a film , every part was acted perfectly, led by the superb Gordon Harker, ably supported by the lovely Janet Munro..... and the complete scene stealer the legend that was Irene Handl.

Never seen it before, but obviously made for the stage, but transferred perfectly to the screen, only an long, but catch it while you can.... a real masterclass in acting from all.

A wonderfully balanced trio of Gordon Harker, Marie Lohr and Irene Handl are the heart of this utterly charming, warm and lovely gem of a film. They are simply perfect for each other and Harker in particular is a delight.

Billie Whitelaw provides solid meat, although would have benefited from more nuance/shading.

Really, the only reason I don't give this a 10/10 is I found the others parts either thinly drawn or acted.

What an absolutely delightful find and thanks to those who resurrected it.