| La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | Louis Lewyn |
| Produced by | Pete Smith Lewis Lewyn |
| Cinematography | Ray Rennahan |
| Color process | Technicolor |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 19 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Spanish |
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 Americancomedyshort film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for anAcademy Award at the9th Academy Awards in 1936 forBest Short Subject (Color).[1][2] It features a 13-year-oldJudy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed asThe Garland Sisters).
Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival inSanta Barbara.Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador", engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied byBuster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara has been preserved due to its historical and cultural significance, particularly as an example of early color cinematography. The film was selected for theNational Film Registry bythe Library of Congress, which has prompted further preservation efforts to maintain both original film elements and restored versions. The inclusion in the registry underscores its value and encourages ongoing efforts to prevent deterioration from aging film stock and fading Technicolor prints. The short film has also been made available on home media, which has helped it reach a wider audience and maintain relevance in popular culture. It appears as a "special feature" on select DVD and Blu-ray compilations that focus on classic Hollywood shorts, early color films, and MGM retrospectives.[3]