The Kid From Spain, 1932 is another musical with Eddie Cantor. In this one Cantor is mistaken for a famed bullfighter. Lyda Roberti is his vivacious leading lady. Its mostly known today for its striking musical numbers which helped to forge the Berkeley style. Look for Paulette Goddard and Betty Grable in the chorus line.

The Cast included:

  • Noah Beery .... Alonzo Gomez
  • Eddie Cantor .... Eddie Williams
  • Lyda Roberti .... Rosalie
  • Stanley Fields .... Jose
  • Robert Young .... Ricardo
  • Ruth Hall .... Anita Gomez
  • John Miljan .... Pancho
  • J. Carrol Naish .... Pedro
  • Robert Emmett O'Connor .... Detective Crawford
  • Paul Porcasi .... Gonzales, Border Guard
  • Sidney Franklin (III) ..The American Matador (Himself)

 

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