This is the story of the clocklike movements of a giant, big city New Orleans hotel. The ambitious yet loyal manager wrestles with the round-the-clock drama of its guests. A brazen sneak thief, who nightly relieves the guests of their property, is chased through the underground passages of the hotel. The big business power play for control of the hotel and the VIP diplomat guest with a secret add to the excitement.
Production
Practical hotel set so lavish you'll check for your room key.
Acting
Melvyn Douglas anchors the chaos with wounded dignity.
Costume
Merle Oberon's wardrobe alone justifies the Technicolor.
Director
Richard Quine
Rod Taylor
Peter McDermott
Catherine Spaak
Jeanne Rochefort
Karl Malden
Keycase Milne
Melvyn Douglas
Warren Trent
Merle Oberon
The Duchess Caroline
Richard Conte
Detective Dupere
Michael Rennie
Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne
Kevin McCarthy
Curtis O'Keefe
Carmen McRae
Christine
Alfred Ryder
Capt. Yolles
Roy Roberts
Bailey
Al Checco
Herbie Chandler
Sheila Bromley
Mrs. Grandin
Harry Hickox
Sam
William Lanteau
Mason
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rod Taylor broke his hand punching a prop door that turned out to be solid wood, not balsa. Method acting, 1967 style.
This was the first Arthur Hailey adaptation—his formula of 'disaster/institution + ensemble cast' would later mint Airport and The Towering Inferno.
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