La Conga Nights (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1940, La Conga Nights is a comedy and music film directed by Lew Landers, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. In this comedy, actor Hugh Herbert plays six different roles. Only one of the roles is a man. The story centers around a dizzy music lover, who has grown rich through real estate deals. Also figuring in the story are a cab driver/performer, and a down-on-her-luck, aspiring singer. They meet when she hails his cab as she skips out on her former boarding house because she cannot pay rent.
Who’s in it. La Conga Nights stars Hugh Herbert as Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Faith Dibble / Hope Dibble / Charity Dibble / Prudence Dibble / Mrs. Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Henry I. Dibble Sr., Dennis O'Keefe as Steve Collins, Constance Moore as Helen Curtiss and Ferike Boros as Mama O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, La Conga Nights sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Conga Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Conga Nights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Conga Nights (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Conga Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Conga Nights worth watching?
- La Conga Nights holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Conga Nights?
- La Conga Nights stars Hugh Herbert, Dennis O'Keefe, Constance Moore, Ferike Boros and Eddie Quillan.
- When was La Conga Nights released?
- La Conga Nights was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.