When a matador leaves town to focus on his music, his twin sister takes on his identity in the bullfighting ring.
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| Esther Williams | ... |
Maria Morales
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| Akim Tamiroff | ... |
Chato Vasquez
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| Ricardo Montalban | ... |
Mario Morales
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| John Carroll | ... |
Jose 'Pepe' Ortega
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| Mary Astor | ... |
Senora Morales
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| Cyd Charisse | ... |
Conchita
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| Fortunio Bonanova | ... |
Antonio Morales
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| Hugo Haas | ... |
Maximino Contreras
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| Jean Van | ... |
Maria Morales (as a Child)
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Joey Preston | ... |
Mario Morales (as a Child)
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| Frank Puglia | ... |
Doctor
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Los Bocheros | ... |
The Basque Singers
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| Alan Napier | ... |
The Tourist
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| Bobby Barber | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Eumenio Blanco | ... |
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
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| Nick Borgani | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Gene Coogan | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Bill Foster | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Elias Gamboa | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Kay Koury | ... |
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
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| Eugene Loring | ... |
Apprentice Bullfighter (uncredited)
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| Matt Mattox | ... |
Conchita's Dance Partner (uncredited)
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| John Maxwell | ... |
Mr. Contreras' Assistant (uncredited)
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Paul Ravel | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jack Regas | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Carmela Restivo | ... |
Fat Woman (uncredited)
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| Dewey Robinson | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Jane Ross | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Sammy Shack | ... |
Spectator in Line (uncredited)
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| Jack Tornek | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Dorothy Tuttle | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Ben Welden | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Thorpe | ||
Written by
| George Bruce | ... | (original screen play by) and |
| Lester Cole | ... | (original screen play by) |
Produced by
| Jack Cummings | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Johnny Green | ||
Cinematography by
| Wilfrid M. Cline | ... | director of photography |
| Charles Rosher | ... | director of photography |
| Sidney Wagner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Blanche Sewell | ||
Editorial Department
| Henri Jaffa | ... | associate color director: Technicolor |
| Natalie Kalmus | ... | color director: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| William Ferrari | ||
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Costume Design by
| Irene | ||
Makeup Department
| Jack Dawn | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Al Jennings | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Thomas Theuerkauf | ... | associate set decorator |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ted Duncan | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Irving Aaronson | ... | music coach: Ricardo Montalban (uncredited) |
| Albert Sendrey | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Leslie H. Martinson | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Eugene Loring | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1947) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1948) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1948) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1950) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD) (included in the "TCM Spotlight: Esther Williams, Volume 2" collection)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Los Bocheros (group cast members)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Famous matador Antonio Morales' disappointment turns to joy when his wife's pregnancy yields twins and the second child is the hoped-for boy. Morales names his twins Maria and Mario, and prepares to train Mario for the bull-fighting ring as soon as he is old enough. But Mario is more interested in music, and it's Maria who is fascinated with the ring. Eventually Mario gets fed up with his father's demands and leaves town for a chance to study with a famous composer. Antonio despairs that Mario's abandonment of the bullring is bringing disgrace to the family name, but Maria has a plan. Written by L. Hamre |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The song "La Bamba", in the soundtrack, would be a hit record for Ritchie Valens in 1958. See more » |
| Goofs | During Maria's bullfighting scene, bulges in her frontal shots clearly indicate that the bullfighting is being done by a male stand-in. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Forecast (1945). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Fantasia Mexicana See more » |
| Quotes |
Antonio Morales:
You want to be famous, huh? Always remember, if you wish to live beyond your first fight, the bull does not stop to admire pretty pictures. See more » |