Educational Edition: Girl from Havana (1940) – Film Facts | Drama | Live Chat

💁🏼‍♀️ Tip the Projectionist: 👉 buymeacoffee.com/jypsy0928i | $JypsyJ2866 🐾 A Note from JypsyJ I am a dedicated advocate for animal welfare. Please remember to Spay and Neuter your pets to help end overpopulation. Support your local shelter or visit ASPCA.org to learn more. 🏛️ The Mission: Accessible History Providing a high-quality Cinema Experience for our 55+ community on fixed incomes. Keeping these films alive, free, and educationally enriched for the Silver Generation and film students alike. 🧾 Viewer Note This presentation of Girl from Havana (1940) offers a look at Republic Pictures’ late-1940 output, It includes transformative pop-up insights and historical context featuring an early lead role for Dennis O'Keefe and showcasing the studio's penchant for fast-paced, high-stakes international adventure. 🕵️‍♂️ About the Film Set in the rugged landscapes of South America, two American oilmen—Woody and Tex—find their friendship and professional loyalty tested by both the grueling nature of their work and their mutual attraction to a mysterious woman known as "Havana." Amidst oil derricks, gunrunning, and political revolution, they must navigate a dangerous path where trust is the rarest commodity. ⭐ The film stars: • Dennis O'Keefe — Woody Davis • Claire Carleton — Havana • Victor Jory — Tex Moore • Steffi Duna — Chita • Gordon Jones — Tubby Waters 🎬 Film Details • Directed by: Lew Landers • Written by: Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Karl Brown • Distributed by: Republic Pictures • Release Date: September 11, 1940 • Runtime: 69 minutes • Genre: Drama | Adventure 📍 Production & Historical Notes • Republic’s Global Scope: While often known for domestic Westerns, Republic frequently ventured into international settings in the early 1940s to provide audiences with exotic "escapist" drama during a time of increasing global tension. • Directorial Prowess: Director Lew Landers was one of the most prolific and efficient directors in Hollywood history, known for his ability to shoot complex genre films in record time. • Musical Integration: Despite its dramatic focus, the film features original music by Jule Styne, a future legendary composer of Broadway and film musicals. 📌 Verification & Source All production credits and historical notes confirmed through Republic Pictures archival records and verified film databases. Archive.org Link: Girl from Havana (1940) Verified 🔔 Explore More Browse the Complete Classic Film Playlist— 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg... #GirlFromHavana1940 #RepublicPictures #DennisOKeefe #AdventureDrama #ClassicFilms #FilmHistory #jypsyjreplay #aspca #YouTube #movie #free