Small Hotel
Originally released in 1939. Small Hotel is a feature film. directed by Piero Ballerini. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Piccolo Hotel (aka Small Hotel) uses the titular establishment to weave together a vast tapestry of subplots, a la Grand Hotel. The guests include a domineering mother (Lola Braccini), her petulant daughter (Bianca Doria) and the daughter's gigolo boyfriend (Guido Notari). Also on hand is a worldly vamp (Laura Nucci) who also falls for the boyfriend, and the chronic-gambler son (Andrea Checchi) of the hotel's self-sacrificing landlady (Emma Grammatica). Though the film is set in Budapest, the characters are more Mediterranean than mittel-European. Piccolo Hotel was one of the entries in the Vienna Biennial Film Festival.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Small Hotel about?
Piccolo Hotel (aka Small Hotel) uses the titular establishment to weave together a vast tapestry of subplots, a la Grand Hotel. The guests include a domineering mother (Lola Braccini), her petulant...
Who directed Small Hotel?
Small Hotel was directed by Piero Ballerini.
How long is Small Hotel?
Small Hotel has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Small Hotel released?
Small Hotel was released on January 10, 1939 in theaters.