Castles in the Air_
After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt Gertrudis (Pilar Arcos). During the trip, she meets and falls for banker Alberto Guzmán (Rafael Alcayde), mistaking him for a prince while she herself pretends to be a well-travelled socialite. The film features a flamenco-inspired tap dancing scene performed by dancer Edith Davis.
Starring
Cristina Téllez, Pilar Arcos, Rafael Alcayde
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Castles in the Air was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt ...
CAST (7)
CT
Cristina Téllez
Lolita
Pilar Arcos
Gertrudis
Rafael Alcayde
Alberto Guzmán
JP
José Peña
The Secretary
JP
José Peña
Feliciano Roncallo
Andrés de Segurola
Don Pedro
EL
Emilia Leovalli
Doña Mercedes
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Castles in the Air about?
After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt Gertrudis (Pilar Arcos). During the trip, she meets and falls for banker Alberto Guzmán (Rafael Alcayde), mistaking him for a prince while she herself pretends to be a well-travelled socialite. The film features a flamenco-inspired tap dancing scene performed by dancer Edith Davis.
How long is Castles in the Air?
Castles in the Air has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in Castles in the Air?
The cast of Castles in the Air includes Cristina Téllez, Pilar Arcos, Rafael Alcayde, José Peña, José Peña.
