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La Conga Nights
In this comedy, actor Hugh Herbert plays six different roles. Only one of the roles is a man. The story centers around a dizzy music lover, who has grown rich through real estate deals. Also figuring in the story are a cab driver/performer, and a down-on-her-luck, aspiring singer. They meet when she hails his cab as she skips out on her former boarding house because she cannot pay rent.
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Plot Summary
A struggling bandleader finds himself in a sticky situation when he falls for the daughter of a gangster who is bankrolling his orchestra. He must navigate the dangerous underworld and his burgeoning romance to keep his music and his life intact. The film follows the band's journey to achieve success amidst these perilous circumstances.
Critical Reception
La Conga Nights was a modest musical comedy that aimed to capitalize on the popular Latin music craze of the era. While it featured musical numbers and lighthearted romance, it was generally considered a B-movie with a predictable plot and limited critical impact. Its reception was lukewarm, catering to audiences seeking simple entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
A light, predictable musical that offers some enjoyable songs.
Lacks depth but serves as a passable diversion for fans of musical comedies.
The plot is formulaic, relying on familiar gangster and romance tropes.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of the earliest attempts by Universal Pictures to tap into the popularity of Latin-inspired music and dance in Hollywood.
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