Holiday in Havana
“A RUNAWAY RHUMBA ROMANCE rumbling with riotous rhythm!”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Karen DeWolf
- Original Title
- Holiday in Havana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Karen DeWolf, Morton Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Screenplay
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday in Havana
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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.
Who directed Holiday in Havana?
Holiday in Havana was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Holiday in Havana?
The principal cast of Holiday in Havana includes Desi Arnaz, Mary Hatcher, Ann Doran, Steven Geray, Minerva Urecal.
When was Holiday in Havana released and how long is it?
Holiday in Havana was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.