Cuban Pete
Seen it?1946 | 60 min | Music, Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for music lovers and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or Yentl, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Unable to complete the deal by telephone, advertising executive Roberts sends his assistant Ann to Cuba to lure a Cuban band, led by Desi Arnaz, on to an American radio program. Attracted to Ann, Arnaz and his band come to New York but complications arise when the squeaky-voiced, addle-brained sponsor of the program decides she wants to be the vocalist on the program.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Yarbrough
- Desi ArnazDesi Arnaz
- Joan ShawleeAnn
- Beverly SimmonsBrownie
- Don PorterRoberts
- Jacqueline deWitLindsay
- Pedro de CordobaPerez
- Igor DegaIgor Dega
- Yvette von KorisYvette von Koris
- Ethel SmithEthel Smith
- Yvonne KingYvonne