Small Hotel (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Small Hotel is a comedy film directed by David MacDonald, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. The dining room of the Jolly Fiddler has long been presided over by Albert, an aged but very shrewd waiter. A past master of the gentle art of fiddling, he extracts the maximum profit from his job while managing to endear himself to both the customers and staff. Then, there's a visit from Mr Finch, who feels it's time Albert was replaced.
Who’s in it. Small Hotel stars Gordon Harker as Albert, Marie Lohr as Mrs. Samson-Fox, John Loder as Mr. Finch and Irene Handl as Mrs. Gammon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Small Hotel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Hotel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Hotel (1957)?
- In GB, Small Hotel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Hotel worth watching?
- Small Hotel holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Hotel?
- Small Hotel stars Gordon Harker, Marie Lohr, John Loder, Irene Handl and Janet Munro.
- When was Small Hotel released?
- Small Hotel was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.