International House (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1933, International House is a comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 68 minutes. “Grand Hotel of comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Foreign investors converge on a luxury hotel in China to bid on a new kind of radioscope. But, this is a hotel where Burns and Allen are the in-house medical staff, a measles risk sends the whole building into quarantine, and a madcap millionaire crashes dinner in his autogyro. Hotel and radioscope become a stage for an all-star cast of comedians and musicians, from vaudeville to the new generation.
Who’s in it. International House stars Peggy Hopkins Joyce as Peggy Hopkins Joyce, W.C. Fields as Professor Quail, Rudy Vallee as Himself and Stuart Erwin as Tommy Nash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, International House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch International House page.
If you liked it. Fans of International House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch International House (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for International House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is International House worth watching?
- International House holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in International House?
- International House stars Peggy Hopkins Joyce, W.C. Fields, Rudy Vallee, Stuart Erwin and George Burns.
- When was International House released?
- International House was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.