IMDb >
Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsNancy Goes to Rio (1950) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 5 | slideshow) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
10 March 1950 (USA) morePlot:
Mother and daughter (Sothern and Powell) compete over same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
User Comments:
Technicolor rehash of Deanna's "It's A Date" fizzles... moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Ann Sothern | ... | Frances Elliott | |
| Jane Powell | ... | Nancy Barklay | |
| Barry Sullivan | ... | Paul Berten | |
| Carmen Miranda | ... | Marina Rodrigues | |
| Louis Calhern | ... | Gregory Elliott | |
| Scotty Beckett | ... | Scotty Sheridan | |
| Fortunio Bonanova | ... | Ricardo Domingos | |
| Glenn Anders | ... | Arthur Barrett | |
| Nella Walker | ... | Mrs. Harrison | |
| Hans Conried | ... | Alfredo | |
| Frank Fontaine | ... | The Masher | |
| Bando da Lua | ... | Themselves | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Pierre Watkin | ... | Michael (unconfirmed) | |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
100 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Fun Stuff
Trivia:
This is a remake of the Deanna Durbin film It's a Date (1940). Both films were produced by Joe Pasternak, and in both the young star sings "Musetta's Waltz Song" from Puccini's opera "La Boheme". moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Nancy returns to her room after the shipboard dinner, it is late at night, but whenever we see the ocean behind her, it is bright day. moreSoundtrack:
Embraceable You moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Gold Diggers of 1933 | Mr. Music | The Bohemian Girl | Bye Bye Birdie | Beach Party |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |






Sidney Sheldon wrote the screenplay based on an earlier film that starred Deanna Durbin, but this time tedium sets in rather early. In short, it's an uninspired remake designed to bring bubbly JANE POWELL, ANN SOTHERN, CARMEN MIRANDA, BARRY SULLIVAN and LOUIS CALHERN together for what is supposed to be a light-hearted romp.
For a musical, there is too long a gap between dialog and songs and none of the songs are especially memorable. The sets are opulent, the costumes are tastefully designed with no expense spared on wardrobe, and the color is splendid. But the story is the one about a mother and daughter actress team who are both in love with the same man, unknown to each other, until the plot complications are straightened out.
Whatever sparkle there was to the original B&W film has been dampened by a dull script, slow-paced direction and some coy performances from Sothern and Powell. Powell postures as a would-be actress but her artificial poses are contrived and obvious which makes Sullivan suspecting that she's a girl "in trouble" (when she's really rehearsing a part) seem a strain on credibility.
Both Sothern and Powell are given the usual MGM glossy close-up treatment, but the silly plot defeats everyone.
Rio is strictly a fabrication on an MGM sound stage. Only CARMEN MIRANDA's lively musical contributions make watching this worthwhile. That, and a nice, understated, low-key performance from the always reliable BARRY SULLIVAN saves the comic moments from being downright foolish.