Review of Holiday Inn (1942) by Jeremiah L — 14 Mar 2008

Great musical that originated White Christmas. Mammy characters always make me happy.

This review of Holiday Inn (1942) was written by Jeremiah L on 14 Mar 2008.

Holiday Inn has generally received very positive reviews.

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A take on the Let's Put on a Show theme of 1930s & 40s-era studio productions, Holiday Inn isn't a movie that is going to change the world…

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The story exists mainly to showcase the songs (only two of which you'll recognize), all done with that patented style of pandering that was…

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