Week-End in Havana_
"The Gayest...Fastest...FOUR STAR MUSICAL OF 1941!"
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
Starring
Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, John Payne
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Week-End in Havana was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from ...
Week-End in Havana is a Comedy, Romance, Music film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (16)
Alice Faye
Nan Spencer
Carmen Miranda
Rosita Rivas
John Payne
Jay Williams
Cesar Romero
Monte Blanca
Cobina Wright
Terry McCracken
George Barbier
Walter McCracken
Sheldon Leonard
Boris
Leonid Kinskey
Rafael
Chris-Pin Martin
Driver
Billy Gilbert
Arbolado
Hal K. Dawson
Mr. Marks
William B. Davidson
Captain Moss
Maurice Cass
Tailor
Leona Roberts
Passenger
Harry Hayden
Passenger
Poppy Wilde
Roulette Player
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What is Week-End in Havana about?
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
How long is Week-End in Havana?
Week-End in Havana has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Week-End in Havana?
The cast of Week-End in Havana includes Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, John Payne, Cesar Romero, Cobina Wright.
What is the rating of Week-End in Havana?
Week-End in Havana has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Romance
Music