A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.
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| 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 Sheldan | |
| Fortunio Bonanova | ... | Ricardo Domingos | |
| Glenn Anders | ... | Arthur Barrett | |
| Nella Walker | ... | Mrs. Harrison | |
| Hans Conried | ... | Alfredo | |
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Frank Fontaine | ... | Masher |
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A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.
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remake | actor shares first name with character | character name in title |Taglines:
It's Eastertime...time for M-G-M's TECHNICOLOR treat with a musical beat!!!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
10 March 1950 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Nancy va a Rio See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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(uncredited)
Written by María Grever (song "Te quiero dijiste")
English lyrics by Charles Pasquale
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In the marketplace, both MGM Records and Decca released versions of Carmen Miranda's pair of frolicsome movie songs, "Yipsee-I-O" (music and lyrics by Ray Gilbert) and "Ca-Room-Pa-Pa" (music and lyrics by Luiz Gonzaga, Humberto Teixeira and Gilbert). The MGM soundtrack album contained the prerecordings. For her last Decca session, Carmen was matched with The Andrews Sisters on each side of the single. See more »Goofs
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. See more »Crazy Credits
Miss Miranda accompanied by Bando da Lua See more »Alternate Versions
A whole musical number, "Mention My Name In Sheboygan", performed by Jane Powell & Scotty Beckett, was ultimately cut from the final film. Clips of this scene are still in existence. See more »Soundtracks
Magic Is the Moonlight(uncredited)
Written by María Grever (song "Te quiero dijiste")
English lyrics by Charles Pasquale
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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.