La Cucaracha (1934)
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Señor Martinez, a famous theater owner, visits a local café in Mexico because of its reputation for good food and to audition the famous dancer who performs there. Martinez tells the café owner that if the dancer is as good as he has heard, he will offer the dancer a contract to perform in his theater. The café's female singer hears about this and is determined that he won't leave the café without her.
Director: Lloyd Corrigan
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: August 31, 1934
Cast
- Steffi Duna - Chaquita
- Don Alvarado - Pancho
- Paul Porcasi - Señor Martinez
- Eduardo Durant - Orchestra Leader
- Eduardo Durant's Rhumba Band - Orchestra
- Sam Appel - Cafe Manager (uncredited)
- Chris-Pin Martin - Chiquita's Fan in Cafe (uncredited)
- Julian Rivero - Esteban (uncredited)
- Charles Stevens - Pancho's Valet (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Lloyd Corrigan (Story)
- Carly Wharton (Story)
- John Twist (Screenplay)
- Jack Wagner (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ray Rennahan
Editing: Archie Marshek
Production: Pioneer Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
mexico, dancer, restaurant
More Films by Director: Lloyd Corrigan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Cucaracha about?
- Señor Martinez, a famous theater owner, visits a local café in Mexico because of its reputation for good food and to audition the famous dancer who performs there. Martinez tells the café owner that if the dancer is as good as he has heard, he will offer the dancer a contract to perform in his theater. The café's female singer hears about this and is determined that he won't leave the café without her.
- Who directed La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha was directed by Lloyd Corrigan.
- Who stars in La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha stars Steffi Duna, Don Alvarado, Paul Porcasi, Eduardo Durant, Eduardo Durant's Rhumba Band, Sam Appel.
- How long is La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha is a Comedy, Music film.
- What is the budget of La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha had a budget of $50,000.
- Where was La Cucaracha produced?
- La Cucaracha was produced in United States of America.