In May 1940, Irving Berlin signed an exclusive contract with Paramount Pictures to write songs for a musical film based on his idea of an inn that opened only on public holidays. Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire were the stars of Holiday Inn with support from Marjorie Reynolds and Virginia Dale. Filming took place between November 18, 1941, and January 30, 1942. Produced and directed by Mark Sandrich, Holiday Inn had its premiere at the New York City Paramount Theatre August 4, 1942. It was a success in the US and the UK, the highest-grossing film musical to that time. It was expected that "Be Careful, It's My Heart" would be the hit song. While it did very well, "White Christmas" topped the charts in October 1942 instead, and stayed there for eleven weeks. Another Berlin song, "Happy Holiday", is featured over the opening credits and within the film storyline.
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Holiday Inn (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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- 1 Bing CrosbyHappy Holiday (feat. The Music Maids & Hal & John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra) 2:26
- 2 Bing CrosbyBe Careful, It's My Heart (feat. John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra) 2:42
- 3 Bing CrosbyAbraham (feat. The Ken Darby Singers & John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra) 2:45
- 4 Bing CrosbyEaster Parade 2:12
- 5 Bing CrosbySong Of Freedom (feat. John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra & The Ken Darby Singers) 2:22
- 6 Fred AstaireI Can't Tell A Lie (feat. Bob Crosby and His Orchestra) 2:41
- 7 Bing CrosbyLazy 2:29
- 8 Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire & Bob Crosby and His OrchestraI'll Capture Your Heart 2:23
- 9 Bing CrosbyI've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For 2:58
- 10 Fred AstaireYou're Easy To Dance With (feat. Bob Crosby and His Orchestra) 2:48
- 11 Bing CrosbyWhite Christmas 2:57
- 12 Bing Crosby & Bob Crosby and His OrchestraLet's Start The New Year Off Right 2:34
Holiday Inn
(1942) " WHAT A HOLIDAY! 11 new Irving Berlin songs! Bing at his singing best! Fred Astaire with 2 dancing partners! (Print Ad-Pawtucket Times, ((Pawtucket, RI)) 28 October 1942)"
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| Runtime | 1 hr 40 min |
| Budget | $3 200 000 |
| Premiere: World | $119 July 31, 1942 |
| Box Office – Budget | – $3 199 881 |
| Premiere: USA | August 4, 1942 |
| Digital: World | December 13, 2006 |
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| Also Known As | Cinco días de placer United States Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn United Kingdom |
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