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Samba-Mania

  • 1948
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Samba-Mania (1948)
MusicalRomanceShort

Night club owner Russ Vincent hires boogie-woogie dancer Betty Hannon for a spot in a South American revue which is headed by Lita Baron (as Isabelita). The latter is wary of Hannon's motive... Read allNight club owner Russ Vincent hires boogie-woogie dancer Betty Hannon for a spot in a South American revue which is headed by Lita Baron (as Isabelita). The latter is wary of Hannon's motives, but Vincent dismisses her feelings as jealousy.Night club owner Russ Vincent hires boogie-woogie dancer Betty Hannon for a spot in a South American revue which is headed by Lita Baron (as Isabelita). The latter is wary of Hannon's motives, but Vincent dismisses her feelings as jealousy.

  • Director
    • Billy Daniel
  • Writer
    • Jack Roberts
  • Stars
    • Lita Baron
    • Russ Vincent
    • Billy Daniel
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    • Director
      • Billy Daniel
    • Writer
      • Jack Roberts
    • Stars
      • Lita Baron
      • Russ Vincent
      • Billy Daniel
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lita Baron
    Lita Baron
    • Olivia
    • (as Isabelita)
    Russ Vincent
    • Manuel Rodriguez
    Billy Daniel
    • Carlos, Dancer
    • (as Billy Daniels)
    Betty Hannon
    • Melissa Brown
    The Bombalera Girls
    • Musical Ensemble
    Antonia Morales
    • Tortilla Vendor
    • (uncredited)
    Sergio M. Pérez
    • Pablo
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Rand
    • Dancing Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Billy Daniel
    • Writer
      • Jack Roberts
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    • Trivia
      First title in Paramount's Musical Parade Featurette Series #5 (1947-1948).
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      Jack,Jack,Jack
      Sung by Lita Baron (as Isabelita)

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Musical Parade (1947-1948 season) #1: Samba-Mania
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      18 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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