Gran Hotel

A homeless man struggles to find stability after being evicted for failing to pay his rent. Through the help of an acquaintance, he secures a position at the Grand Hotel. The situation becomes complicated when he is mistaken for Count Zapatini, a man operating under a false identity to steal a precious gem from the establishment.

This 1944 Mexican comedy was directed and written by Miguel M. Delgado, marking the first film in a series of twelve listed works by the director. The movie stars Cantinflas in the title role, supported by a credited cast of 27 actors including Jacqueline Dalya, Luis G. Barreiro, Fernando Soto, Vicente Padula, and Conchita Gentil Arcos. Produced by POSA Films, the production has a runtime of 106 minutes.

The film has been received positively by audiences. It holds a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 233 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.4/10 on TMDB from 34 votes.