Screenplay data
At the opulent Grand Hotel, various guests' lives intertwine, including the debonair but broke Baron Felix von Gaigern, the aging and emotionally fragile ballerina Madam Grusinskaya, the desperate industrialist Mr. Preysing, the pragmatic stenographer Flaemmchen, and the terminally ill bookkeeper Otto Kringelein. The Baron, a thief, attempts to steal Grusinskaya's pearls but is caught, leading to an unexpected romance between them, while Preysing struggles to secure a crucial business merger and Kringelein, seeking to experience life before he dies, befriends Flaemmchen and the Baron. Preysing, facing financial ruin, hires Flaemmchen to assist him, and Kringelein, having won a large sum in a card game, collapses from his illness, prompting the Baron to attempt to steal his wallet. The Baron is caught by Preysing while attempting to steal from him, resulting in a struggle where Preysing fatally bludgeons the Baron, witnessed by Flaemmchen. Flaemmchen flees to Kringelein's room, and Kringelein discovers the Baron's body, leading to Preysing's arrest, while Grusinskaya departs for the train station, unaware of her lover's death, and Kringelein and Flaemmchen decide to travel to Paris together.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Grand Hotel weaves together multiple guests’ stories in the opulent lobby of a grand European hotel, centering on a desperate Baron, a naïve newcomer Kringelein, and the fading star Grusinskaya.
Open full beat sheetBaron Felix von Gaigern is listed as Aristocrat / Thief. A debonair, broke aristocrat who turns to theft to survive. In the parsed data, Baron Felix von Gaigern is connected to 21 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 20 dialogue linesOtto Kringelein is listed as Assistant bookkeeper. A sick, elderly man from Fredersdorf seeking to experience life before he dies. In the parsed data, Otto Kringelein is connected to 18 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
18 scenes / 23 dialogue linesFlaemmchen is listed as Stenographer. A young, pragmatic, and attractive stenographer. In the parsed data, Flaemmchen is connected to 17 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
17 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMr. Preysing is listed as Industrialist. A pompous, desperate businessman from Fredersdorf. In the parsed data, Mr. Preysing is connected to 14 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
14 scenes / 16 dialogue linesMadam Grusinskaya is listed as Ballerina. A famous, aging, and emotionally fragile Russian ballerina. In the parsed data, Madam Grusinskaya is connected to 10 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
10 scenes / 12 dialogue linesDoctor Otternschlag is listed as War veteran. A cynical, scarred doctor who observes the hotel's inhabitants. In the parsed data, Doctor Otternschlag is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesSenf is listed as Hotel staff. The busy, stressed head porter of the Grand Hotel. In the parsed data, Senf is connected to 9 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
9 scenes / 5 dialogue linesPimenov is listed as Ballet Master. Grusinskaya's ballet master and nurse. In the parsed data, Pimenov is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMeierheim is listed as Manager. Grusinskaya's impatient and profit-driven manager. In the parsed data, Meierheim is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesJustice Zinnowitz is listed as Lawyer. Preysing's legal advisor. In the parsed data, Justice Zinnowitz is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSuzette is listed as Maid. Grusinskaya's loyal and protective maid. In the parsed data, Suzette is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesVarious guests and staff interact in the busy hotel lobby while making phone calls.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Madam Grusinskaya, Mr. Preysing, Flaemmchen, Doctor OtternschlagThe Baron interacts with staff and guests, while Kringelein demands a better room.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Madam Grusinskaya, Mr. Preysing, Doctor Otternschlag, SenfKringelein introduces himself to the Baron and Doctor Otternschlag, while the Manager demands Kringelein register.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Doctor Otternschlag, Justice Zinnowitz, Pimenov, MeierheimFlaemmchen arrives at the desk and takes the elevator to Preysing's room.
Flaemmchen, Senf, char_4_clerkFlaemmchen arrives at Preysing's door, while the Baron and Kringelein move through the hall.
Flaemmchen, Doctor Otternschlag, Otto Kringelein, Pimenov, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Mr. PreysingPreysing dismisses Flaemmchen for arriving while he is bathing.
Mr. Preysing, FlaemmchenThe Baron and Flaemmchen flirt in the corridor while waiting.
Baron Felix von Gaigern, FlaemmchenGrusinskaya struggles with her identity and the pressure of performing.
Madam Grusinskaya, Suzette, Pimenov, MeierheimKringelein hosts a party with the Baron, Flaemmchen, and the Doctor.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Flaemmchen, Doctor OtternschlagPreysing and Zinnowitz discuss the upcoming merger and Preysing's need to prepare a statement.
Mr. Preysing, Justice ZinnowitzPreysing dictates a statement to Flaemmchen; they discuss their lives and the failed Manchester deal.
Mr. Preysing, FlaemmchenThe Baron and his chauffeur argue about the theft of Grusinskaya's pearls.
Baron Felix von Gaigern, SenfThe Baron hides in Grusinskaya's room while she returns, distressed, and attempts suicide.
Baron Felix von Gaigern, Madam Grusinskaya, Suzette, MeierheimThe Baron and Grusinskaya share an intimate, vulnerable conversation after he is caught in her room.
Baron Felix von Gaigern, Madam GrusinskayaKringelein and the Doctor walk through the hotel passage after drinking.
Otto Kringelein, Doctor OtternschlagKringelein returns to his room, experiences physical pain, and then finds optimism.
Otto KringeleinMorning confusion in the hotel telephone room as operators handle calls.
Preysing meets with business rivals to discuss a merger while Flaemmchen assists.
Mr. Preysing, Flaemmchen, Justice ZinnowitzGrusinskaya reflects on her past and her fame with the Baron.
Baron Felix von Gaigern, Madam GrusinskayaGrusinskaya and the Baron discuss their feelings and the stolen pearls; the Baron decides to return them and they plan to leave together.
Madam Grusinskaya, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Suzette, PimenovThe Baron's chauffeur waits for him; Kringelein and the Doctor discuss Kringelein's new life.
Senf, Doctor Otternschlag, Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von GaigernThe Baron finds a note from his chauffeur.
Baron Felix von GaigernPreysing bluffs his way through a business merger negotiation.
Mr. Preysing, Justice Zinnowitz, FlaemmchenPreysing and Zinnowitz discuss Flaemmchen and Preysing's business trip; Preysing receives a call from his father-in-law.
Mr. Preysing, Justice ZinnowitzKringelein and the Doctor drink at the bar; Flaemmchen and the Baron arrive; Kringelein confronts Preysing.
Otto Kringelein, Doctor Otternschlag, Flaemmchen, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Mr. PreysingPreysing hires Flaemmchen; the Baron deals with his financial troubles and meets Grusinskaya.
Senf, Mr. Preysing, Flaemmchen, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Otto Kringelein, Madam GrusinskayaKringelein, the Baron, and others play cards.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Doctor OtternschlagKringelein wins at cards, drinks champagne, and eventually collapses from illness while the Baron steals his wallet.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Doctor OtternschlagThe Baron exits Kringelein's room and encounters Flaemmchen.
Baron Felix von Gaigern, FlaemmchenFlaemmchen and Preysing interact; the Baron is caught stealing in Preysing's room.
Flaemmchen, Mr. Preysing, Baron Felix von GaigernFlaemmchen flees to Kringelein's room after witnessing the murder.
Flaemmchen, Otto KringeleinFlaemmchen seeks refuge in Kringelein's room after a traumatic encounter with Preysing.
Otto Kringelein, FlaemmchenKringelein discovers the Baron's body and confronts Preysing.
Otto Kringelein, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Mr. PreysingThe hotel staff is alerted to the murder.
Senf, MeierheimGrusinskaya prepares for her departure, unaware of the Baron's death.
Madam Grusinskaya, SuzetteThe Baron's body is removed from the hotel.
Baron Felix von GaigernThe hotel resumes daily operations while Preysing is arrested.
Otto Kringelein, Mr. Preysing, Senf, Pimenov, MeierheimKringelein and Flaemmchen decide to travel to Paris together.
Otto Kringelein, FlaemmchenGrusinskaya leaves for the train station, and Kringelein departs the hotel.
Otto Kringelein, Madam Grusinskaya, Flaemmchen, Senf, Pimenov, MeierheimWho is that, This is... Hello, hello!... Who is that... Heinrich? This is Kringelein. Hello, Heinrich. This is Otto Kringelein. Hello! Can you hear me?... I've got to speak very quickly. Every minute costs two marks ninety... What?... Otto Kringelein! Yes, I'm in Berlin, staying at the best hotel, the Grand Hotel... No, don't you understand? I want to explain, but I must do so quickly, it costs so much. Please don't interrupt me -- hello? Hello! Listen! You know that will I made before my operation? I gave it to you. I want you to tear it up. Destroy it. Because, listen, I came to Berlin to see a great specialist about that old trouble of mine... It's pretty bad, Heinrich. The specialist says I can't live much longer. I haven't long to live! That's what's the matter! Hello, hello. Are you on the line? No, it isn't nice to be told a thing like that. All sorts of things run through your head. I am going to stay here in Berlin. I am never coming back to Fredersdorf. Never! I want to get something out of life, too. You plague, and bother, and save -- and all of a sudden you are dead. Heinrich... You don't say anything. I am in the Grand Hotel, do you understand, the most expensive hotel in Berlin? I'm going to get a room here. The very best people stay here. Our big boss, Preysing, too. I saw him -- not five minutes after I was here. Sometime, I'd like to tell him exactly what I think of him. Listen, Heinrich -- I have taken all my savings; my life insurance, too; I cashed in all my policies, the sick benefit fund, the old age pension, the unemployment insurance, the burial fund and everything... What's that, miss?... Hello, Heinrich. I have to hang up now. I have to pay three times overcharge. Just think, Heinrich! There's music here all day long. And in the evening, they go around in full dress... Yes, sometimes I have pain, but I can stand it. Everything is frightfully expensive here. You can imagine, the Grand Hotel... What? Time's up...
Hello! Long Distance?,... Get off the wire... No... I was talking to Fredersdorf... What?,... Oh... Hello!... Is that you dear?... How is everything at home?... What do you hear from the factory?... No... How are the children?... I left my shaving set at home... Yes, is your father there?... Hello, father?... Our stock has gone down twenty-three points. If our merger with the Saxonia doesn't go through -- I don't know what we can do... Hello, hello... yes, papa. Rely on me -- everything depends on Manchester... If they refuse to come in -- well, we will be in bad shape... no... Rely on me, I'll make it go through -- I'll make it go through... Waiting?... Yes, I'm still speaking...
Hello, Mr. Meierheim?... Is that, Mr. Meierheim?... This is Suzette... Suzette, Madam Grusinskaya's maid... No... Madam Grusinskaya will not go to the rehearsal... No... Madam is in a terrible state, she didn't sleep all night -- She's very tired... No, I'm speaking from a booth -- I didn't want to speak in front of her... I gave her a tablet of veronal... She's sleeping now... You had better come to the hotel, I'm afraid...
Baron Gaigern speaking. Yes, Baron Gaigern himself. Where are you?,... Good... No -- first, I need money. I need it right now. I have to make a showing... That's my business. I hope to do it tonight... at the theatre or after the show... But money -- for the hotel bill, for tips... I don't need advice, I need money!... Now, listen...
Yes, it's Senf, the head porter, Grand Hotel... Are you at the Clinic?,... How's my wife?,... Is she in pain?,... Isn't the child coming soon?,... Patience! It's easy for you to talk... Get away?,... No, I can't -- I'd lose my job. It's like being in jail. Oh, I hope the child comes along all right.
You may laugh. Caviar and champagne may mean nothing to you, but to me -- they mean a great deal. You see, I'm ill and all of a sudden I got a fear of missing life. I don't want to miss life -- do you understand?
You see, I'd like to take a secretary with me for my correspondence and -- humm -- humm -- for company on the trip -- I'm nervous -- I need somebody -- I don't know if you quite understand me.
You can't discharge me -- I'm my own master now -- at last. I'm ill, I'm going to die -- do you understand? I'm going to die very soon. Nothing can happen to me now.
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