Cuban Pete(1946)
Cuban Pete Synopsis
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.
Cuban Pete (1946) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by Jean Yarbrough, released on June 26, 1946 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Desi Arnaz, Joan Shawlee, Beverly Simmons and Don Porter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Yarbrough
- Writers:
- M. Coates Webster, Robert Presnell Sr., Bernard Feins
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Cuban Pete Cast & Crew
Main cast
Desi Arnaz
as Desi Arnaz
Joan Shawlee
as Ann
Beverly Simmons
as Brownie
Don Porter
as Roberts
Jacqueline deWit
as Lindsay
Pedro de Cordoba
as Perez
- Igor Dega
Igor Dega
as Igor Dega
- Yvette von Koris
Yvette von Koris
as Yvette von Koris
Ethel Smith
as Ethel Smith
- Yvonne King
Yvonne King
as Yvonne
- Alyce King
Alyce King
as Alyce
- Donna King
Donna King
as Donna
Key crew
Directed by Jean Yarbrough, written by M. Coates Webster, Robert Presnell Sr. and Bernard Feins.
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Cuban Pete Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Cuban Pete – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cuban Pete online?
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Cuban Pete (1946) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Cuban Pete?
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The main cast of Cuban Pete (1946) includes Desi Arnaz, Joan Shawlee, Beverly Simmons, Don Porter and Jacqueline deWit. The film was directed by Jean Yarbrough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cuban Pete released?
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Cuban Pete was released on June 26, 1946 and runs for 1h.
Is Cuban Pete worth watching?
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Cuban Pete (1946) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.