Hotel Management Film Hotel Astor Mayflower Hotel 62234 (1955)

Synopsis

Rest Assured is a 1955 RKO-PATHE Screenliner detailing the scope of running America’s major hotels. The film begins with shots of several famous hotels ( 00:28 ), including Hotel America, Hotel Astor, Hollywood Hotel, Mayflower Hotel, and the Wellington Hotel. When a guest arrives at a hotel’s busting lobby ( 00:50 ), they have little understanding of the work it takes to run such an establishment. In fact, running a major hotel is comparable to being mayor of a small city. The Hotel Resident and management ( 01:10 ) are constantly looking for ways to improve the vast services offered by the hotel. One major aspect of running a hotel are overseeing electric power ( 01:27 ), which provides power for lights, refrigeration, and ice production ( 01:45 ). Another is the procurement and preparation of millions of pounds of food ( 02:04 ). High-end hotel kitchens employ specialty cooks ( 02:25 ) who not only prepare meals but also design new foods to stay competitive in the culinary field. Chefs prepare pastries, ice cream, and much more—all of which is routed through the serving kitchen ( 03:27 ) on the way to awaiting guests. Giant dishwashers ( 03:34 ) sterilize the steady return of dishes and silverware. Naturally, cleanliness is of the most importance in the hotel industry, and some first-class hotels use the latest technology—like an ultraviolet ray sterilizer ( 03:58 )—to kill germs and keep their facilities clean. Laundry is another massive undertaking ( 04:15 ) in the…

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Running time

8 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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