La Conga Nights
Synopsis
In this comedy, actor Hugh Herbert plays six different roles. Only one of the roles is a man. The story centers around a dizzy music lover, who has grown rich through real estate deals. Also figuring in the story are a cab driver/performer, and a down-on-her-luck, aspiring singer. They meet when she hails his cab as she skips out on her former boarding house because she cannot pay rent.
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Hugh Herbert
Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Faith Dibble / Hope Dibble / Charity Dibble / Prudence Dibble / Mrs. Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Henry I. Dibble Sr.
Dennis O'Keefe
Steve Collins
Constance Moore
Helen Curtiss
Ferike Boros
Mama O'Brien
Eddie Quillan
Titus Endover
Armida
Carlotta De Vera
Joe Brown Jr.
Delancey O'Brien
Sally Payne
Lucy Endover
Frank Orth
Dennis O'Brien
Barnett Parker
Hammond
Ted Arkin
Jitterbug Dancer
Polly Bailey
Landlady
Leigh De Lacey
Mrs. Fine
Frank Faylen
Jeepers Peepers
James Flavin
Grogin
Thomas E. Jackson
Agent
Richard Keene
Mr. Nevingprettle
Alice La Mont
Jitterbug Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gerard Smith, Jay Dratler, Harry Clork
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- La Conga Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Paul Gerard Smith, Jay Dratler, Harry Clork
Frank Skinner
Elwood Bredell
Ted J. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Paul Gerard Smith
Screenplay
Jay Dratler
Screenplay
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Conga Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Conga Nights about?
In this comedy, actor Hugh Herbert plays six different roles. Only one of the roles is a man. The story centers around a dizzy music lover, who has grown rich through real estate deals. Also figuring in the story are a cab driver/performer, and a down-on-her-luck, aspiring singer. They meet when she hails his cab as she skips out on her former boarding house because she cannot pay rent.
Who directed La Conga Nights?
La Conga Nights was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in La Conga Nights?
The principal cast of La Conga Nights includes Hugh Herbert, Dennis O'Keefe, Constance Moore, Ferike Boros, Eddie Quillan.
When was La Conga Nights released and how long is it?
La Conga Nights was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for La Conga Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Conga Nights was composed by Frank Skinner.