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Holiday in Havana (1949)

1949-10-01 · 1h 13m · EN
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A RUNAWAY RHUMBA ROMANCE rumbling with riotous rhythm!

While working as a hotel busboy, aspiring bandleader Carlos Estrada tries to persuade singer Lolita Valdez to join him in a rhumba contest in Havana.

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Jean YarbroughDirectorKaren DeWolfWriterRobert LeesWriterFrederic I. RinaldoWriter

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Desi ArnazDesi ArnazCarlos EstradaMary HatcherMary HatcherLolita Valdez - aka DoloresAnn DoranAnn DoranMarge HenleySteven GeraySteven GerayLopezMinerva UrecalMinerva UrecalMama ValdezSig ArnoSig ArnoPepeRay WalkerRay WalkerSam KeeganNacho GalindoNacho GalindoPolice Sergeant

Keywords

MusicalRhumba

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · MusicTheme affinityMusical · RhumbaDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference322562Actor preference191857 · 223471 · 209903

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Frequently asked questions about Holiday in Havana

What is Holiday in Havana about?

While working as a hotel busboy, aspiring bandleader Carlos Estrada tries to persuade singer Lolita Valdez to join him in a rhumba contest in Havana.

How long is Holiday in Havana?

Holiday in Havana has a runtime of 73 minutes.