Brazil (1944)

Director:

Joseph Santley

Writers:

Richard English (original story), Frank Gill Jr. (screenplay),

Stars:

Tito Guízar, Virginia Bruce, Edward Everett Horton

Nominated for 3 Oscars.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tito Guízar	...	Miguel Soares
Virginia Bruce	...	Nicky Henderson
Edward Everett Horton	...	Everett St. John Everett
Robert Livingston	...	Rod Walker
Veloz	...	Veloz (as Veloz and Yolanda)
Yolanda	...	Yolanda (as Veloz and Yolanda)
Fortunio Bonanova	...	Senor Renaldo Da Silva
Richard Lane	...	Edward Graham
Frank Puglia	...	Señor Machado
Aurora Miranda	...	Bailarina, Specialty Dancer
Alfredo DeSa	...	Master of Ceremonies (as Alfred de Sa)
Henry De Silva	...	Comerciante
Rico De Montez	...	Airport Official
Leonardo Scavino	...	Reporter (as Leon Lenoir)
Roy Rogers	...	Roy Rogers

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | mix up | horse | travel agency | portuguese | 

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Taglines:

The Musical Love Story of Pan-America! (original poster)

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

30 November 1944 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stars and Guitars

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min 60 min (1952 re-release)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Brazil (1985)

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Soundtracks

"Moonlight Fiesta"
Written by Ary Barroso
English Lyrics by Ned Washington
Performed by Tito Guízar

User Reviews

Virginia Bruce Lends A Much Needed Spark

Brazil has some entertaining musical and dance numbers that are worth a look. Tito Guizar is an impressive singer, but as an actor he personifies the word: bland. The only real spark in this film is Virginia Bruce. She has a wonderful screen presence. She's animated, and emotionally on cue as an actress in every scene she's in. Too bad she didn't get to sing -- she's a distinctive and likable vocalist (she introduced the song "I've Got You Under My Skin" in 1936). Bob Livingston would have been a better choice for her love interest -- he is far more charismatic than Guizar. The first fifteen minutes are impressive as they introduce authoress Virginia, who's American book "Why Marry A Latin?" has caused a furor among Latin men. Along comes Guizar, who at one point becomes twin brothers, which is two too many Guizars for one movie.