Grand Hotel, while not particularly to my taste and displayed a certain distinctive ennui typical of the between-World-Wars period, was certainly superior to Cimarron. It's easy to see how it won the Oscar, because it showcases a star-studded cast that includes Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and brothers Lionel and John Barrymore (Drew Barrymore's great-uncle and grandfather, respectively). As a result, the acting is top-notch. The characters' nuances and foibles and their interactions are luckily the showpiece rather than the plot or setting.
Watched: April 12, 2017
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