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COMEDY . 1935 . 0h 19m . 5.9/10

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara_

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young, pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film, Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador," engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.

Starring Pete Smith, Warner Baxter, Ralph Forbes
5.9/10
Rating
0h 19m
Runtime
1935
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara poster

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young, pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film, Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador," engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.

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Cast
Pete Smith stars as Narrator (voice) in La Fiesta de Santa Barbara.
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Year context
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1...
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a Comedy, Music film with a runtime of 0h 19m.

CAST (20)

Pete Smith
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
Warner Baxter
Warner Baxter
Self
Ralph Forbes
Ralph Forbes
Self
Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Self (as The Garland Sisters)
Chester Conklin
Chester Conklin
Self
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
Self
Edmund Lowe
Edmund Lowe
Self
Gilbert Roland
Gilbert Roland
Self
Binnie Barnes
Binnie Barnes
Self
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor
Self
Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx
Self
Andy Devine
Andy Devine
Self - Toreador
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Self
Joe Morrison
Joe Morrison
Self - Singer
Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper
Self
Ted Healy
Ted Healy
Self
Leo Carrillo
Leo Carrillo
Self
Paul Porcasi
Paul Porcasi
Self
Toby Wing
Toby Wing
Self
Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe
Indian Chief (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
19 min (0h 19m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is La Fiesta de Santa Barbara about?
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young, pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film, Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador," engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.
How long is La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara has a runtime of 19 minutes (0h 19m).
Who stars in La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
The cast of La Fiesta de Santa Barbara includes Pete Smith, Warner Baxter, Ralph Forbes, Judy Garland, Chester Conklin.
What is the rating of La Fiesta de Santa Barbara?
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Music
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