Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

1932 · 67 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama, Romance

Scheduled for demolition, Hotel Continental has seen 50 years of romance, intrigue, and tragedy. The last night attracts many nostalgic patrons, including a gangster planning to grab the loot that he hid there many years ago.

Directed by Christy Cabanne · Written by Warren Duff

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