Week-End in Havana (1941)
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In this musical, the cruise that salesgirl Nan Spencer (Alice Faye) worked so hard to pay for is cut tragically short when the ship is damaged. In recompense for the failed cruise, Nan is treated to a tour of Havana, guided by a shipping company officer, Jay Williams (John Payne). Once in Havana,… More In this musical, the cruise that salesgirl Nan Spencer (Alice Faye) worked so hard to pay for is cut tragically short when the ship is damaged. In recompense for the failed cruise, Nan is treated to a tour of Havana, guided by a shipping company officer, Jay Williams (John Payne). Once in Havana, Nan becomes the center of attention when both Jay and a local man (Cesar Romero) fall for her. This film features a number of songs, including "Tropical Magic," "Romance and Rhumba," and "A Weekend in Havana." ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Walter Lang
- Written By
- Karl Tunberg, Darrell Ware
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Oct 8, 1941 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Walter Lang directed this 1941 feature, with occasional disconcerting seizures of good taste.
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Cast
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Alice Faye
as Nan Spencer
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John Payne
as Jay Williams
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Carmen Miranda
as Rosita Rivas
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Cesar Romero
as Monte Blanca
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Cobina Jr. Wright
as Terry McCracken
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George Barbier
as Walter McCracken
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Sheldon Leonard
as Boris
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Leonid Kinskey
as Rafael
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Chris-Pin Martin
as Carl Driver
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Billy Gilbert
as Arbalado
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Hugh Beaumont
as Officer
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Maurice Cass
as Tailor
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William B. Davidson
as Capt. of Ship
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Hal K. Dawson
as Mr. Marks
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Sam Harris
as Gambler
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Harry Hayden
as Passenger
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Leona Roberts
as Passenger