La Fiesta de Santa Barbara

1935 · ⭐ 5.6 · Votes: 8

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Color). It features a young pre-stardom 13-year-old Judy Garland singing "La Cucaracha" with her two sisters (billed as "The Garland Sisters"). In the film Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine the "World's Greatest Matador" engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.