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  • Holiday in Havana (1949)
  • 73 min | Comedy, Musical
Holiday in Havana (1949)
73 min | Comedy, Musical

Carlos Estrada, a busboy in a Cuban hotel who wants to become a composer, is rebuffed by Mama Valdez when he tries to get her daughter, singer-dancer Lolita Veldez, to use one of his songs. Carlos thinks Lolita, who he has not met, is the ...See moreCarlos Estrada, a busboy in a Cuban hotel who wants to become a composer, is rebuffed by Mama Valdez when he tries to get her daughter, singer-dancer Lolita Veldez, to use one of his songs. Carlos thinks Lolita, who he has not met, is the one who turned him down. He unexpectedly becomes the leader of the hotel band, and they set out for Havana by bus to find a singer and dancer to join them in the grand rumba contest at the annual carnival. Lolita, who has her heart set on winning the contest, slips out of her hotel and heads for Havana in a car driven by an American agent, Marge Henley, who is trying to sign her up. With the police, called by her mother, in pursuit she abandons the car and catches the band bus and, under an assumed name, persuades Carlos to take her to Havana with the band. Later, learning her true identity, Carlos cools toward her. Will they clear up the misunderstanding? Will they win the big contest? Will romance conquer all? Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Karen DeWolf (screenplay) | Morton Grant (story) | Robert Lees (screenplay) | Frederic I. Rinaldo (screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
Vincent J. Farrar (as Vincent Farrar)
Editor
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Updated Oct 1, 1949

Release date
Oct 15, 1949 (United States)

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Cast

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Desi Arnaz
Carlos Estrada Carlos Estrada   See fewer
Mary Hatcher
Lolita Valdez - aka Dolores Lolita Valdez - aka Dolores   See fewer
Ann Doran
Marge Henley Marge Henley   See fewer
Minerva Urecal
Mama Valdez Mama Valdez   See fewer
Ray Walker
Sam Keegan Sam Keegan   See fewer
Nacho Galindo
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Leon Belasco
Luis Amantado (uncredited) Luis Amantado (uncredited)   See fewer
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Estrada (uncredited) Mrs. Estrada (uncredited)   See fewer
Cecilia Callejo
Pepita (uncredited) Pepita (uncredited)   See fewer
Raul De Castellanos
Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited) Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bobby Dominguez
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Antonio Filauri
Gas Station Attendan (uncredited) Gas Station Attendan (uncredited)   See fewer
Israel Garcia
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Martin Garralaga
Mr. Estrada (uncredited) Mr. Estrada (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Godoy
Head Waiter (uncredited) Head Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Rodolfo Hoyos
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Lillian Molieri
Felicia (uncredited) Felicia (uncredited)   See fewer
Tito Renaldo
Juan (uncredited) Juan (uncredited)   See fewer
Zacharias Yaconelli
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Elsa Lorraine Zepeda
Maria Estrada (uncredited) Maria Estrada (uncredited)   See fewer
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