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Tortilla Flat (1942)Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends. Director:Victor Fleming |
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| Spencer Tracy | ... |
Pilon
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| Hedy Lamarr | ... |
Dolores Ramirez
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| John Garfield | ... |
Daniel Alvarez
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| Frank Morgan | ... |
The Pirate
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Akim Tamiroff | ... |
Pablo
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| Sheldon Leonard | ... |
Tito Ralph
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John Qualen | ... |
Jose Maria Corcoran
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Donald Meek | ... | |
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Connie Gilchrist | ... |
Mrs. Torrelli
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Allen Jenkins | ... |
Portagee Joe
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Henry O'Neill | ... |
Father Juan Ramon
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Mercedes Ruffino | ... |
Mrs. Marellis
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Nina Campana | ... | |
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Arthur Space | ... |
Mr. Brown
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Betty Wells | ... |
Cesca
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Storyline
Danny inherits two houses so Pilon and his lazy, impoverished friends move in. One of them, Pirate, is saving money which Pilon hopes to steal till he learns it is being saved to buy a gold candlestick for St. Francis. When one of the houses burns down and Danny is hurt fighting, Pilon makes an effort to make life better for his friend. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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(Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
Dagdrivarbandet See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(1942)
Music by Franz Waxman
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Played during the opening and end credits and often as background music
Played on guitar by John Garfield and sung by him, Spencer Tracy, Akim Tamiroff and Sheldon Leonard
Reprised a cappella by Spencer Tracy See more »
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The AFI Catalogue lists Sammy Fong in the role of "Squid Owner". This may have been a typographical error in studio records, since Willie Fung, who was not listed, had a very similar role. See more »Quotes
Pilon: I do not lead my friends around by the noses, senora. I only give them my good advice.See more »
Soundtracks
"Ay, Ay, Paisano!"(1942)
Music by Franz Waxman
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Played during the opening and end credits and often as background music
Played on guitar by John Garfield and sung by him, Spencer Tracy, Akim Tamiroff and Sheldon Leonard
Reprised a cappella by Spencer Tracy See more »
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