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The Gay Desperado (1936)

86 min  -  Comedy | Musical  -   2 October 1936 (USA)
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Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane... See full summary »

Director:

Rouben Mamoulian

Writers:

Leo Birinsky (story), Wallace Smith

Stars:

Nino Martini, Ida Lupino and Leo Carrillo
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nino Martini Nino Martini ...
Chivo
Ida Lupino ...
Jane
Leo Carrillo Leo Carrillo ...
Pablo Braganza
Harold Huber Harold Huber ...
Juan Campo
James Blakeley James Blakeley ...
Bill Shay
Stanley Fields Stanley Fields ...
Butch
Mischa Auer Mischa Auer ...
Diego
Adrian Rosley Adrian Rosley ...
Radio Station Manager
Paul Hurst Paul Hurst ...
American Detective
Al Ernest Garcia Al Ernest Garcia ...
Police Captain
Frank Puglia Frank Puglia ...
López
Michael Visaroff Michael Visaroff ...
Theatre Manager
Chris-Pin Martin Chris-Pin Martin ...
Pancho (as Chris King Martin)
Harry Semels Harry Semels ...
Manuel
George Du Count George Du Count ...
Salvador
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Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane, an heiress) so he can learn to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires. Lots of songs including "Cielito lindo", "Adios mi tierra", "The World is Mine Tonight" and "Celeste Aida." Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Opera | Bandit | Mexico | Radio | Beautiful Woman

Taglines:

THE GIANT MUSICAL HIT OF THE YEAR! (original ad - all caps)

Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Canta Bandoleiro Canta See more »

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA See more »

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Pickford-Lasky See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Featured in Mary Pickford: A Life on Film (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"Lamento Gitano/Gypsy Lament"
Spanish words and music by María Grever
English version by Walter G. Samuels, Leonard Whitcup and Teddy Powell See more »