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Experience the vibrant Technicolor spectacle of Fiesta 1947, a unique musical drama starring Esther Williams as a bullfighter alongside Ricardo Montalbán.

Mario Morales is destined by his father to become a great matador, but his true passion lies in music and composition. His twin sister, Maria, shares his looks and his father's courage, but tradition forbids her from the ring. When Mario abandons a crucial fight to pursue his art, Maria steps in disguised as her brother to save the family honor, leading to a colorful mix of romance, music, and deception in the heart of Mexico.

📌 Viewing Note:
This film was shot in gorgeous Technicolor on location in Mexico, offering a vibrant visual palette that defines the era and showcases the beautiful choreography.

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🎭 Starring Cast
Esther Williams as Maria Morales (The swimming star in a rare dry-land role)
Ricardo Montalbán as Mario Morales (His Hollywood feature film debut)
Akim Tamiroff as Chato Vasquez (Noted character actor and Golden Globe winner)
John Carroll as Jose 'Pepe' Ortega (A rugged romantic lead of the era)
Cyd Charisse as Conchita (Showcasing her legendary dancing skills)
Mary Astor as Señora Morales (Oscar-winning actress in a maternal role)

🍿Historical context and production notes:
• This film marks the first credited screen appearance of Ricardo Montalbán in a Hollywood production.
• Esther Williams, famous for her "aquamusicals," does not have a single swimming scene in this movie; instead, she trained in bullfighting.
• The production was filmed on location in Puebla, Mexico, which was unusual for studio films of that time.
• The film's musical score, featuring the "Fantasia Mexicana" adapted from Aaron Copland's work, received an Academy Award nomination.
• Director Richard Thorpe was a prolific MGM filmmaker known for his ability to handle various genres efficiently.

📢 Public & Critical Reception:
• The film was a commercial success for MGM, proving that Esther Williams could draw crowds even without a swimming pool.
• Audiences and critics alike praised the immediate chemistry between Montalbán and Cyd Charisse, particularly in their dance numbers.
• It is often cited as a significant cultural artifact for its Technicolor depiction of Mexico during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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🔗 Source Reference: IMDb listing for Fiesta (1947) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039377/

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