1951 film
Andalusia (French: Andalousie) is a 1951 French-Spanish musical film directed by Robert Vernay and starring Luis Mariano, Carmen Sevilla and Arlette Poirier.[1][2] Part of the tradition of operetta films, it is based on an operetta composed by Francis Lopez. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris and on location around Seville and filmed in Gevacolor. The film's sets were designed by the art director Guy de Gastyne. A separate Spanish-language version The Dream of Andalusia was also produced, directed by Luis Lucia.
Synopsis
Juanito has an argument with his girlified Dolorès and leaves for Mexico where he finds fame as a matador. Dolorès becomes celebrated herself as a dancer under the stage name of Estrellita, and sends many love letters to him. However these are intercepted by another woman who is in love with him and does everything she can to keep them apart, but the two meet again in Seville and despite a series of misunderstandings true love eventually triumphs.
Cast
References
Bibliography
- Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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