The Kid from Spain

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The Kid from Spain is a 1932 American pre-Code musical comedy film directed by Leo McCarey. The film stars Eddie Cantor, Lyda Roberti, and Robert Young. The screenplay was written by William Anthony McGuire and Sam Hellman, with music by Harry Akst and lyrics by Grant Clarke.

Plot

The story follows Eddie Williams (Eddie Cantor), a college student who gets expelled for a prank. He and his friend Ricardo (Robert Young) flee to Mexico to avoid the police. In Mexico, Eddie is mistaken for a famous bullfighter and must perform in the bullring to save his friend from a gang of criminals.

Cast

• Eddie Cantor as Eddie Williams
• Lyda Roberti as Rosalie
• Robert Young as Ricardo
• Ruth Hall as Anita Gomez
• Noah Beery Sr. as Pancho
• J. Carrol Naish as Pedro
• Stanley Fields as Alonzo

Production

The film was produced by Samuel Goldwyn and released by United Artists. The choreography was done by Busby Berkeley, who was known for his elaborate musical numbers. The film features several musical sequences, including the popular song "The Lady in Red."

Reception

Upon its release, The Kid from Spain received positive reviews for its humor and musical numbers. Eddie Cantor's performance was particularly praised, and the film was a box office success.

Legacy

The Kid from Spain is considered a classic example of the pre-Code era in Hollywood, known for its risqué humor and lack of censorship. The film is also notable for its elaborate musical sequences choreographed by Busby Berkeley.

See also

• Pre-Code Hollywood
• Musical comedy
• Eddie Cantor
• Busby Berkeley

External links

The Kid from Spain at IMDb

The Kid from Spain at AllMovie