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Panama Sal

"A MERRY RIOT of Tropical Romance, Rhythm and Beautiful Girls"

October 18, 1957 1h 10m

Originally released in 1957. Panama Sal is a comedy film. directed by William Witney. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Elena Verdugo, Ed Kemmer, and Carlos Rivas

Synopsis

The story finds Sal Regan singing and dancing for her supper in a low-class Panamanian dive. Wealthy Dennis P. Dennis takes a liking to Sal, and decides to do the "My Fair Lady" bit. He takes the girl back to the States, where, after teaching her the social graces, he makes her famous as a high-toned supper club songstress. Along the way, Dennis falls in love with Sal, much to the dismay of his wealthy pals, who try to break up the romance.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 18, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Republic Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panama Sal about?

The story finds Sal Regan singing and dancing for her supper in a low-class Panamanian dive. Wealthy Dennis P. Dennis takes a liking to Sal, and decides to do the "My Fair Lady" bit. He takes the g...

Who directed Panama Sal?

Panama Sal was directed by William Witney.

How long is Panama Sal?

Panama Sal has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was Panama Sal released?

Panama Sal was released on October 18, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Panama Sal?

The main cast of Panama Sal includes Elena Verdugo, Ed Kemmer, Carlos Rivas, Joe Flynn, Jose Gonzales-Gonzales.