The Little Witch

Movie
Original title	The Little Witch
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1945
length	20 minutes
Rod
Director	George Templeton
script	Franz Rosenwald
production	George Templeton for Paramount Pictures
music	Harry Simeone
camera	Stuart Thompson
cut	Helene Turner
occupation
Olga San Juan : Guadalupe, nightclub singer Bob Graham : Pedro Castillo, band leader Adeline De Walt Reynolds : Dona Lucia Castillo Pedro de Cordoba : Don Ramon Castillo Martin Garralaga : Upper Valmere Barman : cigarette girl La Copa de Oro : dance ensemble Dave Kashner : Special whip number Francey Lane : singer Poppy del Vando : Mexican girl Margaret Field : entertainer in the nightclub

The Little Witch is an American short film from 1945, directed by George Templeton , which was nominated for an Oscar .

action

Guadalupe is the singing and dancing star of a nightclub in South America . She loves Pedro Castillo, the orchestra leader and singer of the club. Pedro comes from a very wealthy family who are unaware of his musical activities. When Pedro's parents learn of their son's romance, they believe they know Guadalupe's motivations for being with their son. They insinuate that the young woman is after her son because he comes from a wealthy family and can expect a large inheritance.

However, Dona Lucia Castillo and Don Ramon Castillo have to recognize that the ideas that their son has of his future, not only professionally but also in his life planning, are difficult to reconcile with their plans. When they get to know Guadalupe, they can hardly escape the magic of "this little witch" and revise their opinion of the young woman, because the happiness of their son Pedro is important to them.

Production and soundtrack

The series title of the film in the USA is: Musical Parade (1945–1946 season) # 1: The Little Witch . His working title was: Olga San Juan and Bob Graham . The film was first released in the United States on December 28, 1945 and was re-released on September 2, 1952.

Soundtrack

• A Gay Ranchero sung by Bob Graham
• Just To Know You Are Mine , sung by Francis Lane
• Yo Estoy Apprendiendo Ingles , sung and danced by Olga San Juan

Award / nomination

• Academy Awards 1946 : Nominated in the category “Best Short Film” (2 film roles)
  The award went to Gordon Hollingshead and the film Star in the Night .

Web links

• The Little Witch at the Internet Movie Database (English)
• The Little Witch production design

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The 18th Academy Awards | 1946 at oscars.org (English)