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Week-End in Havana poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.8 / 100
1941·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 21m

WEEK-END IN HAVANA

“The Gayest...Fastest...FOUR STAR MUSICAL OF 1941!”

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.

Above the Line
Walter Lang·DirectorKarl Tunberg·ScreenplayDarrell Ware·ScreenplayErnest Palmer·Director of PhotographyAllen McNeil·Editor
Cast
Alice Faye·Nan SpencerCarmen Miranda·Rosita RivasJohn Payne·Jay WilliamsCesar Romero·Monte BlancaCobina Wright·Terry McCrackenGeorge Barbier·Walter McCrackenSheldon Leonard·BorisLeonid Kinskey·RafaelChris-Pin Martin·DriverBilly Gilbert·Arbolado
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Walter Lang·Director
Writing· 2
Karl Tunberg·ScreenplayDarrell Ware·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ernest Palmer·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Allen McNeil·Editor
Art & Design· 4
Joseph C. Wright·Art DirectionGwen Wakeling·Costume DesignRichard Day·Art DirectionThomas Little·Set Decoration
Production· 2
William LeBaron·ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Hermes Pan·Choreographer
By the Numbers
64.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Joyful, Energetic, Festive
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a vibrant illustration with a red background for the title and a yellow-orange background for the cast names. At the top, three main actors'”

romancemusicalcomedy
Key Elements
Musical NotesBeaded NecklacesHeadpiece
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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