Panama Sal
“A MERRY RIOT of Tropical Romance, Rhythm and Beautiful Girls”
Synopsis
The story finds Sal Regan singing and dancing for her supper in a low-class Panamanian dive. Wealthy Dennis P. Dennis takes a liking to Sal, and decides to do the "My Fair Lady" bit. He takes the girl back to the States, where, after teaching her the social graces, he makes her famous as a high-toned supper club songstress. Along the way, Dennis falls in love with Sal, much to the dismay of his wealthy pals, who try to break up the romance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Belgard
- Original Title
- Panama Sal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Arnold Belgard
Jack A. Marta
Joseph Harrison
Edward J. White
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Belgard
Writer
William Witney
Director
Joseph Harrison
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Edward J. White
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panama Sal
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What is Panama Sal about?
The story finds Sal Regan singing and dancing for her supper in a low-class Panamanian dive. Wealthy Dennis P. Dennis takes a liking to Sal, and decides to do the "My Fair Lady" bit. He takes the girl back to the States, where, after teaching her the social graces, he makes her famous as a high-toned supper club songstress. Along the way, Dennis falls in love with Sal, much to the dismay of his wealthy pals, who try to break up the romance.
Who directed Panama Sal?
Panama Sal was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in Panama Sal?
The principal cast of Panama Sal includes Elena Verdugo, Ed Kemmer, Carlos Rivas, Joe Flynn, Jose Gonzales-Gonzales.
When was Panama Sal released and how long is it?
Panama Sal was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Panama Sal?
Panama Sal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).