grand hotel be the kind of film that doesn not lose anything during repeat viewing . it be a marvelous mgm production that pretty much embody the kind of thing the studio do best and during the company most prolific era . the narrative revolves around one of germany most luxurious hotel and the grand hotel and which provide the setting for a series of interesting guest that struggle with different problem . the story be really an excuse to display glamorous star and mgm now famous ultra glossy production value and but who complain . certainly not me . the film have an all star cast and and it be a special treat ( and lot of fun ) to be able to watch each actor compete for the camera attention . it be a smash hit when it be first release and and the film even manage to win the oscar for best picture . more than seven decade later and the film have somehow retain it initial energy and thanks to the movie fascinate cast . watch it again and after so many year and be an enjoyable experience . i be delight to find out that the film be still a grand piece of soapdish entertainment and and if you have yet to delve into hollywood early classic period of film making and this mgm production provide a nice start point .