Xavier Cugat
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Xavier Cugat was an American musician and bandleader who was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music in the United States. Originally from Girona, Catalonia in Spain, he spent his formative year
Cugat in New York City c. 1946-48
Xavier Cugat in May 1924
Abbe Lane and Xavier Cugat during a 1953 visit to Japan
Sheet music cover for the song "I'm Old Fashioned" from the 1942 film You Were Never Lovelier, starring Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, and featuring Xavier Cugat.
Bathing Beauty
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Bathing Beauty is a 1944 American musical romantic comedy film directed by George Sidney, and starring Red Skelton and Esther Williams.
Theatrical release poster
Esther Williams emerges from the water during the finale.