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Mexican cinema excelled in the forties and fifties while Cuban cinema did not. Those actors and actresses who wanted to hit it big went, therefore, to Mexico. Maria Antonieta Pons was probably the most successful. I found this short biography on youtube.

Born Maria Antonieta Pons in Havana, Cuba, on June 11, 1922, she was discovered by the Mexican film producer, Juan Orol, who became her ... all » first husband. Her debut was in the made-in-Cuba film "Siboney" (1938). Soon she became a famous star participating in 53 more films until her retirement in 1965. She was one of the stars that helped to define the "rumbera films" genre. Characteristic of this genre are melodramatic stories about seductresses, fallen women and especially the musical numbers they performed in cabaret scenes. Pons was one of the stars that with her extravagant costumes and wild rumba dancing earned the nickname "Tropical Queens" and created a style that lasted into the 50s. Her second husband was Ramon Pereda who produced and directed some of her films

Anyways, here's a picture and a video for your viewing pleasure. One of the bands appears to be Casino de la Playa. I'll post the song here as well. The album, previously reviewed is one of the best. If you don't like it, I'll go to your house and wash your car for free.

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Memories of Cuba, 1937-1944