Weekend in Havana

• Director: Walter Lang
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• Genre: Musical
• Movie Type: Musical Romance
• Themes: Vacation Romances, Love Triangles, Ship Cruises
• Main Cast: Alice Faye, John Payne, Carmen Miranda, Cesar Romero, Cobina Wright, Jr.
• Release Year: 1941
• Country: US
• Run Time: 80 minutes

Plot

In this musical, the cruise that salesgirl Nan Spencer (Alice Faye) worked so hard to pay for is cut tragically short when the ship is damaged. In recompense for the failed cruise, Nan is treated to a tour of Havana, guided by a shipping company officer, Jay Williams (John Payne). Once in Havana, Nan becomes the center of attention when both Jay and a local man (Cesar Romero) fall for her. This film features a number of songs, including "Tropical Magic," "Romance and Rhumba," and "A Weekend in Havana." ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Cast

• Alice Faye - Nan Spencer
• John Payne - Jay Williams
• Carmen Miranda - Rosita Rivas
• Cesar Romero - Monte Blanca
• Cobina Wright, Jr. - Terry McCracken

George Barbier - Walter McCracken; Sheldon Leonard - Boris; Leonid Kinskey - Rafael; Chris-Pin Martin - Carl Driver; Billy Gilbert - Arbalado; Hugh Beaumont - Officer; Maurice Cass - Tailor; William B. Davidson - Capt. of Ship; Hal K. Dawson - Mr. Marks; Sam Harris - Gambler; Harry Hayden - Passenger; Leona Roberts - Passenger

Credit

Richard Day - Art Director, Joseph C. Wright - Art Director, Hermes Pan - Choreography, Gwen Wakeling - Costume Designer, Walter Lang - Director, Allen McNeil - Editor, Mack Gordon - Composer (Music Score), Alfred Newman - Composer (Music Score), Harry Warren - Composer (Music Score), James V. Monaco - Composer (Music Score), Alfred Newman - Musical Direction/Supervision, Guy Pearce - Makeup, Ernest Palmer - Cinematographer, William Le Baron - Producer, Thomas K. Little - Set Designer, Karl Tunberg - Screenwriter, Darrell Ware - Screenwriter