They Met in Argentina (1941)
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- Approved
- 1h 17min
- Comedy, Musical
- 25 Apr 1941 (USA)
- Movie
A Texas oil millionaire, after failing to secure oil lands in Argentina, seeks out a famous race horse in Buenos Aires and orders his representative to buy the nag at any price. Ellison has a love affair with Maureen O'Hara, the beautiful...
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| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Lolita O'Shea
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| James Ellison | ... |
Tim Kelly
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| Alberto Vila | ... |
Alberto Delmonte
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| Buddy Ebsen | ... |
Duke Ferrel
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| Robert Barrat | ... |
Don Enrique de los Santos O'Shea
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| Joseph Buloff | ... |
Santiago, O'Shea's Trainer
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| Diosa Costello | ... |
Panchita
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| Luis Alberni | ... |
Don Luis Jose Alfonso Frutos y Murphy (uncredited)
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Carlos Barbe | ... |
Nicanor (uncredited)
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| Fortunio Bonanova | ... |
Pedro, Ranch Blacksmith (uncredited)
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| Chester Clute | ... |
B.A. Jackson, Hastings' Secretary (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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| Hans Conried | ... |
Guitar Player in Cantina (uncredited)
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| Ray Cooke | ... |
Seattle Sailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
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| Victoria Córdova | ... |
Nina Maria, Dancer (uncredited)
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| Paul Ellis | ... |
Gaucho (uncredited)
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| Kit Guard | ... |
Sailor Entering El Porteno Cantina (uncredited)
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| Charlie Hall | ... |
Sailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
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Jack Hively | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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| George J. Lewis | ... |
Reporter at the Racetrack (uncredited)
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Robert Locke Lorraine | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Francisco Marán | ... |
Don Ramon, at the Racetrack (uncredited)
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| Robert Middlemass | ... |
George Hastings (uncredited)
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| Antonio Moreno | ... |
Don Carlos, 100 Peso Donor (uncredited)
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Nick Moro | ... |
Guitarist in Cantina (uncredited)
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| Charles Quigley | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Betty Jane Rhodes | ... |
Singer During Opening Credits (uncredited)
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Mike Tellegen | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Frank Yaconelli | ... |
Singer in Cantina (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Leslie Goodwins | ||
| Jack Hively | ||
Written by
| Jerome Cady | ... | (screen play) (as Jerry Cady) |
| Lou Brock | ... | (story) and |
| Harold Daniels | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Lou Brock | ... | producer |
Music by
| Lucien Moraweck | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| J. Roy Hunt | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Desmond Marquette | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
| Van Nest Polglase | ||
Costume Design by
| Edward Stevenson | ... | (costumes by) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Doran Cox | ... | assistant director |
| David Howard | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Carroll Clark | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Earl A. Wolcott | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Vernon L. Walker | ... | special effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Lud Gluskin | ... | musical director |
| Lorenz Hart | ... | songs: lyrics by |
| Richard Rodgers | ... | songs: music by |
Additional Crew
| Jerry Gómez | ... | technical director (as Jerry Gomez) |
| Veloz | ... | dance director (as Frank Veloz) |
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1941) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada (1941) (Canada) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1941) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as RKO Radio Pictures, Ltd.)
- RKO Pictures (Australasia) (1941) (Australia) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1945) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Texas oil millionaire, after failing to secure oil lands in Argentina, seeks out a famous race horse in Buenos Aires and orders his representative to buy the nag at any price. Ellison has a love affair with Maureen O'Hara, the beautiful daughter of the prize horse's owner.
Written by Alessandro Martini |
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| Taglines | It's a two continent sensation-when North America greets South America in a gay fun fiesta (Print Ad- Daily Times, ((Beaver, Penna.)) 11 June 1941) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | RKO was forced by the Argentine government to add footage with popular Argentine star Alberto Vila before agreeing to its release in that country. See more » |
| Soundtracks | North America Meets South America See more » |
| Quotes |
Lolita O'Shea:
Thank you senor Tim Kelly: Hey! Where my change? Lolita O'Shea: Oh there no change all the money I collect goes to the pan American good will fun Tim Kelly: Look Lady, I'm on the level I need that dough Lolita O'Shea: So does the good will fund. See more » |