Castles in the Air (1938)
After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt Gertrudis (Pilar Arcos). During the trip, she meets and falls for banker Alberto Guzmán (Rafael Alcayde), mistaking him for a prince while she herself pretends to be a well-travelled socialite. The film features a flamenco-inspired tap dancing scene performed by dancer Edith Davis.
Director: Jaime Salvador
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: April 6, 1938
Cast
- Cristina Téllez - Lolita
- Pilar Arcos - Gertrudis
- Rafael Alcayde - Alberto Guzmán
- José Peña - The Secretary
- José Peña - Feliciano Roncallo
- Andrés de Segurola - Don Pedro
- Emilia Leovalli - Doña Mercedes
Screenplay
- Jaime Salvador (Story)
- Miguel de Zárraga (Adaptation)
Production: Edward LeBaron Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Jaime Salvador
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Castles in the Air about?
- After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt Gertrudis (Pilar Arcos). During the trip, she meets and falls for banker Alberto Guzmán (Rafael Alcayde), mistaking him for a prince while she herself pretends to be a well-travelled socialite. The film features a flamenco-inspired tap dancing scene performed by dancer Edith Davis.
- Who directed Castles in the Air?
- Castles in the Air was directed by Jaime Salvador.
- Who stars in Castles in the Air?
- Castles in the Air stars Cristina Téllez, Pilar Arcos, Rafael Alcayde, José Peña, José Peña, Andrés de Segurola.
- How long is Castles in the Air?
- Castles in the Air has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- Where was Castles in the Air produced?
- Castles in the Air was produced in United States of America.