Argentine Nights

1940 film by Albert S. Rogell
  • 1940 (1940)
Running time
72 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Argentine Nights is a 1940 musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring The Andrews Sisters. It was their first film.[1][2]

Plot

Three conmen go to Argentina to escape their creditors.

Cast

  • Al Ritz
  • Harry Ritz
  • Jimmy Ritz
  • Maxene Andrews
  • Patty Andrews
  • LaVerne Andrews
  • Constance Moore
  • George Reeves
  • Peggy Moran
  • Anne Nagel
  • Kathryn Adams
  • Ferike Boros
  • Paul Porcasi

Production

The Ritz Brothers appeared in the film as part of a settlement with Universal following their non appearance in The Boys from Syracuse (1940).[3] The film was meant to start production in May 1940, but the casting of the brothers meant the script had to be rewritten and shooting pushed back until 10 June.[4] The songs 'Hit the Road' and 'Rhumboogie' were written by Hughie Prince. George Reeves also sings in the film, in the role of "El Tigre", a bandit chief.

References

  1. ^ The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record by H. Arlo Nimmo McFarland, 2004 p 109
  2. ^ Schallert, Edwin (Apr 25, 1940). "Betty Field Wins Lead in 'Duchess Rides High': Ameche, Faye Duo Again Jane Novak at Wanger's Lukas 'Escape' General Premiere Plans Told Spring Byington Signed". Los Angeles Times. p. 13.
  3. ^ Schallert, Edwin (May 15, 1940). "Andrews Sisters Will Appear With Ritzes". Los Angeles Times. p. 13.
  4. ^ DOUGLAS W. CHURCHILL (May 15, 1940). "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Fox Signs John Barrymore to Play Himself in Film Called 'The Great Profile' 'HELL BELOW' OPENS TODAY Reissue Melodrama Will Be at Criterion--New Firm to Offer French Films Start "Second Chorus" July 1 Sisters Signed Last Week Of Local Origin Stromberg Is Assigned". New York Times. p. 35.

External links

  • Argentine Nights at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  • Argentine Nights at the TCM Movie Database
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