THE STORY: Smitten by fantasies of Fidel Castro, Betsy finds that she cannot respond to the advances of her fiance, Hadley, unless he assumes the guise of the Cuban leader—beard, army cap, cigar and all. Hadley has reached the point of suggesting psychiatric help when onto the scene bursts Paco, a bearded revolutionary, seeking refuge from (he says) the CIA men who are pursuing him. Betsy’s immediate attraction to the debonair stranger is the last straw for poor Hadley—and from there on the plot twists and turns hilariously until the truth is out (or is it?) and Betsy’s hang-up has (or has it?) been overcome for good.
This zany comedy deals with the romantic problems of a young girl who is “turned on” by thoughts of the hirsute Cuban leader—much to her clean-shaven fiance’s discomfort.
“…[a] merry little farce for three…” —The New Yorker.
“…he has a good-natured sense of humor that is disarming and all three of his characters are engaging creatures.” —New York Post.
