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Tortilla Flat (1942)Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends. Director:Victor Fleming |
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Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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| Spencer Tracy | ... |
Pilon
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| Hedy Lamarr | ... |
Dolores Ramirez
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| John Garfield | ... |
Daniel Alvarez
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| Frank Morgan | ... |
The Pirate
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| Akim Tamiroff | ... |
Pablo
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| Sheldon Leonard | ... |
Tito Ralph
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| John Qualen | ... |
Jose Maria Corcoran
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Connie Gilchrist | ... |
Mrs. Torrelli
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| Allen Jenkins | ... |
Portagee Joe
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Henry O'Neill | ... |
Father Juan Ramon
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Mercedes Ruffino | ... |
Mrs. Marellis
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Nina Campana | ... | |
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Arthur Space | ... |
Mr. Brown
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Betty Wells | ... |
Cesca
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Danny inherits two houses so Pilon and his lazy, impoverished friends move in. One of them, Pirate, is saving money which Pilon hopes to steal till he learns it is being saved to buy a gold candlestick for St. Francis. When one of the houses burns down and Danny is hurt fighting, Pilon makes an effort to make life better for his friend. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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They're Strong For Wine, Women and Song. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
28 August 1942 (Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
La vida es así See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Daniel Alvarez: Yeah, like an old goat in the moonlight!
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(1942) (uncredited)
Traditional
Adapted by Franz Waxman
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Played during the opening and end credits and often as background music
Played on guitar by John Garfield and sung by him, Spencer Tracy, Akim Tamiroff and Sheldon Leonard
Reprised a cappella by Spencer Tracy
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The AFI Catalogue lists Sammy Fong in the role of "Squid Owner". This may have been a typographical error in studio records, since Willie Fung, who was not listed, had a very similar role. See more »Quotes
Pilon: He makes a good speech.Daniel Alvarez: Yeah, like an old goat in the moonlight!
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"Ay, Ay, Paisano!"(1942) (uncredited)
Traditional
Adapted by Franz Waxman
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Played during the opening and end credits and often as background music
Played on guitar by John Garfield and sung by him, Spencer Tracy, Akim Tamiroff and Sheldon Leonard
Reprised a cappella by Spencer Tracy
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I grew up in Monterey and I vividly remember my father speaking of these characters when he was growing up. Steinbeck sought to place these men in a motif that was similar to that of the knights of the Round Table showing all their excesses, loves, and loyalty to each other. While the film shows 1940's insensitivities it also captures a great deal of Steinbeck's purposes. It might be helpful to remember that Steinbeck wasn't writing of chicano's or even Mexicans per se, but of the creollo or Californio, i.e. the Spanish and later Mexican vaquero who ruled and reigned in Californio long before the Mexican national arrived in California.