Week-End in Havana
"The Gayest...Fastest...FOUR STAR MUSICAL OF 1941!"
Originally released in 1941. Week-End in Havana is a comedy/romance film. directed by Walter Lang. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, and John Payne
Synopsis
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Week-End in Havana about?
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception...
Who directed Week-End in Havana?
Week-End in Havana was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is Week-End in Havana?
Week-End in Havana has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Week-End in Havana released?
Week-End in Havana was released on October 17, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Week-End in Havana?
The main cast of Week-End in Havana includes Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, John Payne, Cesar Romero, Cobina Wright.