Down Argentine Way (1940)

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An American girl on vacation in Argentina falls for a wealthy racehorse owner.

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Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars.

Another 1 win.

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25 June 2006 | ryancm
5
| Paper thin plot but fun
Despite it's paper thin plot or saran wrap plot, DOWN ARGENTINE WAY is kind of fun, especially seeing it in this day and age. The DVD is outstanding with the colors very bright and chic, the way Foxs' musicals have always been. This put Betty Grable on the map and she is a fine replacement for Alice Faye. Maybe better, since Betty was a much better dancer as a couple of numbers have been added to the plot because of her. Carmen Miranda doesn't really have a role. She is just featured in a couple of night club scenes. Looks like her scenes were added on and has no bearing on the plot. Don Ameche is fine with his very good accent. The real standouts are Charlotte Greenwood and especially the Nocholas brothers. They must be seen to be believed. Like Miranda, they have no bearing in the story, just a showcase for their amazing dancing. For these reasons alone, see this one. Now Fox needs to release THAT NIGHT IN RIO and THE GANGS ALL HERE on DVD, as well as some other Betty Grables.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The part of Ricardo Quintana was intended for Desi Arnaz following his stage success in Rodgers and Hart's "Too Many Girls," but Arnaz was already committed to RKO's film version of that musical, which was shooting simultaneously. As a result, Fox stalwart Don Ameche was cast in Down Argentine Way (1940).

Quotes

Glenda Crawford, aka Glenda Cunningham: Excuse me, I've got to go see a man about a horse.

Goofs

Although Edward Fielding is listed in the credits as having portrayed Glenda Crawford's father, Willis Crawford, he is only seen at the Tuxedo Horse Show near the start of the film. He has no other scenes.

Soundtracks

Mamãe Yo Quero
(1940) (uncredited)
Music by Jararaca and Vicente Paiva
Lyrics by Al Stillman
Performed by Carmen Miranda with Bando da Lua

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance | Sport

Details

Release Date:

11 October 1940

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Argentina

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