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- Release, runtime and language
- 1939 · 107 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Clarence Brown
- Starring
- Burgess Meredith, Clark Gable, Hobart Cavanaugh, Charles Judels, Fritz Feld, Virginia Grey
Set in an elegant Alpine hotel at the outbreak of World II, the film follows singers Norma and Clark—an earnest song‑and‑dance performer and a red‑headed con‑artist from Omaha—who become entangled in a lively romance. As the borders close, a quirky mix of travelers are forced to share rooms, leading to comedic misunderstandings and heartfelt moments amid the looming conflict.
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