La Cucaracha
"Melody Drama Of Dazzling Splendor In The New Technicolor"
Originally released in 1934. La Cucaracha is a comedy/music film. directed by Lloyd Corrigan. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steffi Duna, Don Alvarado, and Paul Porcasi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (12 votes)
Budget
$50K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steffi Duna
as Chaquita
Don Alvarado
as Pancho
Paul Porcasi
as Señor Martinez
Eduardo Durant
as Orchestra Leader
Eduardo Durant's Rhumba Band
as Orchestra
Sam Appel
as Cafe Manager (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
as Chiquita's Fan in Cafe (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
as Esteban (uncredited)
Charles Stevens
as Pancho's Valet (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000
Production Companies
- Pioneer Pictures Corporation
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 ...
Who directed La Cucaracha?
La Cucaracha was directed by Lloyd Corrigan.
How long is La Cucaracha?
La Cucaracha has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was La Cucaracha released?
La Cucaracha was released on August 31, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Cucaracha?
The main cast of La Cucaracha includes Steffi Duna, Don Alvarado, Paul Porcasi, Eduardo Durant, Eduardo Durant's Rhumba Band.