La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935)
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young, pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film, Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador," engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.
Director: Louis Lewyn
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: December 7, 1935
Cast
- Pete Smith - Narrator (voice)
- Warner Baxter - Self
- Ralph Forbes - Self
- Judy Garland - Self (as The Garland Sisters)
- Chester Conklin - Self
- Ida Lupino - Self
- Edmund Lowe - Self
- Gilbert Roland - Self
- Binnie Barnes - Self
- Robert Taylor - Self
Cinematography: Ray Rennahan
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, revue, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Fiesta de Santa Barbara about?
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young, pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film, Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador," engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.
- Who directed La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara was directed by Louis Lewyn.
- Who stars in La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara stars Pete Smith, Warner Baxter, Ralph Forbes, Judy Garland, Chester Conklin, Ida Lupino.
- How long is La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was La Fiesta de Santa Barbara produced?
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
- The themes of La Fiesta de Santa Barbara include: Musical Spectacle.