Holiday in Havana
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Written by |
Karen DeWolf Robert Lees Frederic I. Rinaldo |
Directed by | Jean Yarbrough |
Starring |
Desi Arnaz Mary Hatcher Ann Doran |
Country of origin | USA |
Original language(s) | English |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Ted Richmond |
Cinematography | Vincent J. Farrar |
Running time | 73 minutes |
Holiday in Havana is a 1949 American Columbia Pictures[1] musical comedy directed by Jean Yarbrough, and starring Desi Arnaz, Mary Hatcher and Ann Doran. The film is about a Cuban hotel busboy (Arnaz) who dreams of becoming a composer. According to author Mary Beltrán, in his portrayal of Carlos Estrada, Arnaz "established a successful negotiation of tensions inherent in playing a Latin romantic lead in this period, a negotiation that set the stage for what would make Ricky Ricardo so popular with American viewers.[2] His music, with songs such as "Holiday in Havana" and the "Arnaz Jam" featured in the film.
Plot summary[edit | edit source]
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The story about the difficult role of a Cuban bandleader Carlos Estrada (Desi Arnaz). His romantic vis-a-vis is a peppery dancer named Lolita Valdez (Mary Hatcher). Just before the lovers participate in a gala Havana festival, Carlos has a lot of explaining to do when Lolita catches him in the arms of another.[3]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Desi Arnaz as Carlos Estrada
- Mary Hatcher as Lolita Valdez (Dolores)
- Ann Doran as Marge Henley
- Steven Geray as Lopez
- Minerva Urecal as Mama Valdez
- Sig Arno as Pepe
- Ray Walker as Sam Keegan
- Nacho Galindo as Police Sergeant
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pérez, Louis A. (2008). On Becoming Cuban: Identity, Nationality, and Culture. Univ of North Carolina Press. p. 205. ISBN 978-0-8078-5899-8. https://books.google.com/books?id=sDSTWTiAPuEC&pg=PA205.
- ↑ Beltrán, Mary (2009). Latina Stars in U.S. Eyes. University of Illinois Press. p. 51. ISBN 978-0-252-07651-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=lfaqc1ByPg4C&pg=PA51.
- ↑ http://www.allmovie.com/movie/holiday-in-havana-v22728
External links[edit | edit source]
- Holiday in Havana at Internet Movie Database
- Holiday in Havana at AllMovie
- Holiday in Havana at the TCM Movie Database
- Holiday in Havana at the American Film Institute Catalog
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Category:American films Category:American musical comedy films Category:1940s musical comedy films Category:1949 films Category:Columbia Pictures films Category:Films directed by Jean Yarbrough Category:Films set in Havana
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