Small Hotel

One of the better films on talking pictures for what is basically a 4 hander set in 1 room it holds your attention incredibly well,didn't use my fast forward once which is always a good sign.

I've nothing to add to the four previous reviews praising this neglected little gem other than observing that it's a crying shame that it's attracted only five posts in twenty years; and what an amazing medium the cinema is for it's ability to furnish pleasures like seeing wily old-timer Gordon Harker in his penultimate film paired with a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed young Janet Munro in her debut (wearing her hair surprisingly long for the period and who sadly was only to outlive Harker by five years). And what a gift to posterity Talking Pictures is proving by making such pleasures available to the discerning viewer.

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.

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.

To say they don't make films like this anymore may be a cliche, but in this case it is delightfully true. 'The ups & down of the staff of a small country hotel' may sound boring, but this gem of a film makes every character shine, especially the sweet-as-anything Janet Munro, the wily Gordon Harker and the always excellent Irene Handl. There are some great 'bon mots' and calculated put-downs from Harker and Marie Lohr, and the whole thing leaves one happy and impressed. Charming.