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Down Argentine Way (1940)

89 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -   11 October 1940 (USA)
6.7
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American girl (Grable) on vacation in Argentina falls for wealthy racehorse owner (Ameche). Lots of scenery and musical entertainment. Carmen Miranda's debut.

Director:

Irving Cummings

Writers:

Rian James (story), Ralph Spence (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Don Ameche ...
Ricardo Quintana
Betty Grable ...
Glenda Crawford
Carmen Miranda ...
Herself
Charlotte Greenwood Charlotte Greenwood ...
Binnie Crawford
J. Carrol Naish J. Carrol Naish ...
Casiano
Henry Stephenson Henry Stephenson ...
Don Diego Quintana
Kay Aldridge Kay Aldridge ...
Helen Carson (as Katharine Aldridge)
Leonid Kinskey Leonid Kinskey ...
Tito Acuna
Chris-Pin Martin Chris-Pin Martin ...
Esteban
Robert Conway Robert Conway ...
Jimmy Blake
Gregory Gaye Gregory Gaye ...
Sebastian
Bobby Stone Bobby Stone ...
Panchito
Charles Judels Charles Judels ...
Dr. Arturo Padilla
Fayard Nicholas Fayard Nicholas ...
Specialty Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)
Harold Nicholas Harold Nicholas ...
Specialty Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)
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Storyline

American girl (Grable) on vacation in Argentina falls for wealthy racehorse owner (Ameche). Lots of scenery and musical entertainment. Carmen Miranda's debut. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Taglines:

MUSIC...COLOR...ROMANCE (original poster-all caps) See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Sous le ciel d'Argentine See more »

Filming Locations:

Argentina See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Alice Faye was set to play the role of Glenda, but she fell ill with appendicitis and was replaced by Betty Grable. Although Miss Grable was making films for 10 years, this was the role that made her a star. Cesar Romero contracted para-typhoid and was replaced by Leonid Kinskey. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: Although Edward Fielding is listed in the credits as having portrayed Glenda Crawford's father, Willis Crawford, he is nowhere to be seen throughout the entire movie. See more »

Quotes

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

"Mamãe Eu Quero"
(uncredited)
Written by Jararaca and Vicente Paiva
Performed by Carmen Miranda with Bando da Lua See more »