Melodía prohibida
Synopsis
Kalu and Tuila are two South Pacific islanders who are getting married. Invited to their wedding are several tourists who have recently arrived aboard a yacht. During the wedding Kalu sings a "Forbidden Melody", which is a song that a young man sings only once in his life, on the day of his wedding. However, he is enticed by Peggy, a nightclub performer who arrived on the yacht, into an illicit affair, eventually leaving with the tourists when their yacht departs. One of the other tourists is a nightclub owner, who offers Kalu a job back in the states.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Perez, Enrique Jardiel Poncela, William Kernell
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer, Samuel Kaylin
- Original Title
- Melodía prohibida
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Paul Perez, Enrique Jardiel Poncela, William Kernell
Hugo Friedhofer, Samuel Kaylin
Harry Jackson
John Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Paul Perez
Writer
Enrique Jardiel Poncela
Writer
William Kernell
Writer
John Stone
Producer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melodía prohibida
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melodía prohibida about?
Kalu and Tuila are two South Pacific islanders who are getting married. Invited to their wedding are several tourists who have recently arrived aboard a yacht. During the wedding Kalu sings a "Forbidden Melody", which is a song that a young man sings only once in his life, on the day of his wedding. However, he is enticed by Peggy, a nightclub performer who arrived on the yacht, into an illicit affair, eventually leaving with the tourists when their yacht departs. One of the other tourists is a nightclub owner, who offers Kalu a job back in the states.
Who directed Melodía prohibida?
Melodía prohibida was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Melodía prohibida?
The principal cast of Melodía prohibida includes José Mojica, Conchita Montenegro, Mona Maris, Romualdo Tirado, Juan Martínez Plá.
When was Melodía prohibida released and how long is it?
Melodía prohibida was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Melodía prohibida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melodía prohibida was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, Samuel Kaylin.