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Holiday in Havana is a 1949 American musical comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough, and starring Desi Arnaz, Mary Hatcher and Ann Doran. The film is about a Cuban hotel busboy (Arnaz) who dreams of becoming a composer. According to author Mary Beltrán, in his portrayal of Carlos Estrada, Arnaz "established a successful negotiation of tensions inherent in playing a Latin romantic lead in this period, a negotiation that set the stage for what would make Ricky Ricardo so popular with American viewers. His music, with songs such as "Holiday in Havana" and the "Arnaz Jam" featured in the film.
Original Release
10/01/1949
US Release
10/01/1949
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Desi Arnaz | Carlos Estrada |
| Mary Hatcher | Lolita Valdez - aka Dolores |
| Ann Doran | Marge Henley |
| Steven Geray | Lopez |
| Minerva Urecal | Mama Valdez |
| Sig Arno | Pepe |
| Ray Walker | Sam Keegan |
| Nacho Galindo | Police Sergeant |
| Leon Belasco | Luis Amantado |
| Argentina Brunetti | Mrs. Estrada |
Directors
Writers
Karen DeWolf, Morton Grant, Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Desi Arnaz | Carlos Estrada |
| Mary Hatcher | Lolita Valdez - aka Dolores |
| Ann Doran | Marge Henley |
| Steven Geray | Lopez |
| Minerva Urecal | Mama Valdez |
| Sig Arno | Pepe |
| Ray Walker | Sam Keegan |
| Nacho Galindo | Police Sergeant |
| Leon Belasco | Luis Amantado |
| Argentina Brunetti | Mrs. Estrada |
| Cecilia Callejo | Pepita |
| Raul De Castellanos | Motorcycle Policeman |
| Bobby Dominguez | Boy |
| Antonio Filauri | Gas Station Attendan |
| Israel Garcia | Policeman |
| Martin Garralaga | Mr. Estrada |
| Fred Godoy | Head Waiter |
| Rodolfo Hoyos | Minor Role |
| Lillian Molieri | Felicia |
| Tito Renaldo | Juan |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ted Richmond | Producer |
