Holiday Inn Sings
Get ready to jingle all the way with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire in this classic musical comedy-drama. The Alexander Centre in Faversham is set to screen the iconic film on Monday, 14 December 2026.
Dir: Mark Sandrich
Cast: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, Walter Abel, Louise Beavers, Irving Bacon, Marek Windheim
101 mins · 1942 · United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 70/100 · TMDB 7.1/10 · Trakt 74%
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Bing Crosby, known for his smooth and velvety voice, stars in the 1942 musical comedy-drama Holiday Inn, a film that has become synonymous with the festive season. Directed by Mark Sandrich, the movie features a talented cast, including Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, and Virginia Dale. With music and songs by the legendary Irving Berlin, Holiday Inn is a cinematic treat that showcases the best of classic Hollywood.
The film tells the story of Jim Hardy, a crooner who retires from show business to become a farmer in New England. However, he soon turns his farm into a holiday inn, which becomes a hub for romantic entanglements and musical performances. With twelve original songs written specifically for the movie, including the timeless "White Christmas", Holiday Inn is a cinematic experience that will leave audiences singing and dancing along. The film's choreography, courtesy of Danny Dare, adds an extra layer of magic to the already enchanting musical numbers.
Holiday Inn has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "White Christmas" and was nominated for two other Oscars. Critics have praised the film's effortless charm, witty dialogue, and memorable performances from the lead cast. Viewers have also fallen in love with the film's nostalgic charm, with many considering it a must-watch during the holiday season.
The Alexander Centre in Faversham will screen Holiday Inn on Monday, 14 December 2026. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article. This is a rare opportunity to experience a classic film on the big screen, surrounded by fellow movie lovers. With its timeless music, charming performances, and festive atmosphere, Holiday Inn is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
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What viewers say
mbody · 7/10
This is a classic and a favorite during the holidays, but its not technically a "Christmas" movie. Its revolves around a hotel that does holiday shows but technically they never do a Christmas show and most of the drama happens on other holidays. It became famous as a Christmas movie because this is where the song "White Christmas" was first introduced. It's pretty cookie cutter as far as the romance goes but its still a fun movie to watch, just…
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jarvis-8243417 · 6/10
Bing Crosby, Fed Astaire, and Marjorie Reynolds star in the Irving Berlin classic Holiday Inn. When professional song and dance man Jim Hardy quits the touring circuit to open up his own specialize country inn his old partner attempts to poach one of his headline singers. The performances are all pretty good, as are the musical numbers. And the comedy is rather quirky and fun. It’s a little outdated, but overall Holiday Inn is a charming…
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paulrobson666@duck.com · 5/10
Well it's no 'White Christmas’ is it? So dull I fell asleep.
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TKPNPodcast · 10/10
Simply put, this has a number of Fred Astaire's best dance routines and the ICONIC version of Bing's White Christmas. Sure, it is dated...jarringly so at times...but the bubbly plot and expert execution makes this my choice over the Danny Kaye "White Christmas" released in color a few years later. This is the one I love and I hope you'll give it a chance. 10/10
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John Chard · 5/10
Safe and amiable enough... Jim Hardy retires from show business to become a farmer in New England. Once set up he finds that it's a life that is somewhat more demanding than he had first thought. Hitting on an idea that should make his life more fulfilling, he turns the farm into an Inn that only opens on public holidays. But things get complicated when Jim's old partner, Ted, turns up and sets his sights on Linda, Jim's gorgeous "friend", this…
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Peter McGinn · 6/10
A mildly entertaining movie if you don’t mind watching classics. There are witty and funny moments, but the romantic aspects aren’t very convincing. Perhaps this is how romance is with celebrities— no passion? No, I doubt that. The dance numbers aren’t up to Fed Astaire’s usual imaginative standard and a few of the songs about lesser holidays are rather lame. The sets are unconvincing- would a farmhouse really be this large? But this is picky…
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Rob · 8/10
Simply a must-watch at Christmas time. An Irving Berlin musical made in the forties. Yes, please!
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