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You Were Never Lovelier (1942)
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The Acunas, a rich Argentine family, have the tradition that the daughters have to get married in order... See full summary » Director:William A. Seiter |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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| Fred Astaire | ... |
Robert 'Bob' Davis
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| Rita Hayworth | ... |
Maria Acuña
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| Adolphe Menjou | ... |
Eduardo Acuña
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Isobel Elsom | ... |
Mrs. Maria Castro
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Leslie Brooks | ... |
Cecy Acuña
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Adele Mara | ... |
Lita Acuña
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Gus Schilling | ... |
Fernando 'Fernie', Acuña's Secretary
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Barbara Brown | ... |
Mrs. Delfina Acuña
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Douglas Leavitt | ... |
Juan Castro
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Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra | ... |
Themselves
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Xavier Cugat | ... |
Himself - 'Cugie'
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The Acunas, a rich Argentine family, have the tradition that the daughters have to get married in order, oldest first. When sister #1 gets married, sisters #3 and #4 put pressure on Maria, sister #2, because they have their husbands picked out already. But Maria hasn't yet met a man she likes. Eduardo Acuna, believing that men aren't romantic enough these days, sends his daughter flowers and anonymous love letters, creating a "mystery man" for her to fall in love with. He intends to pick out an appropriate beau for her later, to fill the role. But Robert Davis, an American dancer looking for work, stumbles into the picture. Maria falls for him, but the father does not approve. Written by John Oswalt <jao@jao.com>
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Hayworth's glowing beauty! Astaire's glorious rhythm! Kern's greatest score since "Show Boat"! See more »Parents Guide:
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Du warst nie berückender See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Eduardo Acuña: You do not start dancing.
Robert 'Bob' Davis: But didn't you come to see me about?
Eduardo Acuña: About one of my daughters. The one you so gallantly referred to as "the inside of a refrigerator"?
Robert 'Bob' Davis: Oh... but, I'm afraid I don't follow you.
Eduardo Acuña: She thinks you're in love with her.
Robert 'Bob' Davis: Would it be rude of me to inquire if there is any insanity in your family?
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(1942) (uncredited)
Music by Jerome Kern
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung by Rita Hayworth (dubbed by Nan Wynn) and Fred Astaire
Danced by Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth
Played as background music at the anniversary party See more »
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Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth rehearsed most of their routines in a funeral parlor. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Maria and Mrs. Castro meet Robert in the sky room, Maria holds within her overcoat lapels with his both hands. Between shots she appears with her both arms hanging. See more »Quotes
Robert 'Bob' Davis: When do I start dancing?Eduardo Acuña: You do not start dancing.
Robert 'Bob' Davis: But didn't you come to see me about?
Eduardo Acuña: About one of my daughters. The one you so gallantly referred to as "the inside of a refrigerator"?
Robert 'Bob' Davis: Oh... but, I'm afraid I don't follow you.
Eduardo Acuña: She thinks you're in love with her.
Robert 'Bob' Davis: Would it be rude of me to inquire if there is any insanity in your family?
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Soundtracks
"I'm Old Fashioned"(1942) (uncredited)
Music by Jerome Kern
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung by Rita Hayworth (dubbed by Nan Wynn) and Fred Astaire
Danced by Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth
Played as background music at the anniversary party See more »
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