Castles in the Air

Castles in the Air

82 mins | April 6, 1938

After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt Gertrudis (Pilar Arcos). During the trip, she meets and falls for banker Alberto Guzmán (Rafael Alcayde), mistaking him for a prince while she herself pretends to be a well-travelled socialite. The film features a flamenco-inspired tap dancing scene performed by dancer Edith Davis.

Castles in the Air

82 mins | April 6, 1938

Castles in the Air
After winning a trip to Hollywood, office typist Lolita Álvarez (Cristina Téllez) travels to the city of dreams on an ocean liner in the company of her aunt Gertrudis (Pilar Arcos). During the trip, she meets and falls for banker Alberto Guzmán (Rafael Alcayde), mistaking him for a prince while she herself pretends to be a well-travelled socialite. The film features a flamenco-inspired tap dancing scene performed by dancer Edith Davis.
Producers Edward LeBaron Productions
Original title Castillos en el aire
Directors Jaime Salvador
Writers Miguel de Zárraga, Jaime Salvador

Cast

Cristina Téllez

as Lolita

Pilar Arcos

as Gertrudis

Rafael Alcayde

as Alberto Guzmán

José Peña

as The Secretary / Feliciano Roncallo

Andrés de Segurola

as Don Pedro

Emilia Leovalli

as Doña Mercedes