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La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935)

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young, pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film, Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador," engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.

  • Comedy
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator (voice)
  • Photo of Warner BaxterWarner BaxterSelf
  • Photo of Ralph ForbesRalph ForbesSelf
  • Photo of Judy GarlandJudy GarlandSelf (as The Garland Sisters)
  • Photo of Chester ConklinChester ConklinSelf
  • Photo of Ida LupinoIda LupinoSelf
  • Photo of Edmund LoweEdmund LoweSelf
  • Photo of Gilbert RolandGilbert RolandSelf
  • Photo of Binnie BarnesBinnie BarnesSelf
  • Photo of Robert TaylorRobert TaylorSelf

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