Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953)

A small Spanish town, Villar del Río, is alerted to the upcoming visit of American diplomats and its ruling townsmen begin preparations to impress the American visitors, in the hopes of benefiting under the Marshall Plan. Hoping to demonstrate the side of Spanish culture with which the visiting foreign officials would be more familiarized, the Castilian citizens don unfamiliar Andalusian costumes, hire a renowned flamenco performer, and re-decorate their town in Andalusian style, meantime waiting for their uncertain arrival.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after Welcome Mr. Marshall!

• The Executioner (1963) — Luis García Berlanga directed both
• Midnight (1939) — Same feel: whimsical, fun
• Trouble in Paradise (1932) — Same feel: whimsical, fun
• Herod's Law (1999) — Same subject: mayor
• Ball of Fire (1941) — Same feel: whimsical, fun
• Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)