Nancy Goes to Rio

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1h 40min

Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.

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A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.

Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
Writers
- Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
- Jane Hall(based on a story by)
- Frederick Kohner(based on a story by)
Stars

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Jane Powell in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Sig Arno, Ann Sothern, and Barry Sullivan in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Carmen Miranda in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Ann Sothern in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Louis Calhern, Hans Conried, and Barry Sullivan in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Fortunio Bonanova and Ann Sothern in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Jane Powell and Scotty Beckett in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Carmen Miranda in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Carmen Miranda and Jane Powell in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Jane Powell and Barry Sullivan in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Carmen Miranda and Bando da Lua in Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
Writers
- Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
- Jane Hall(based on a story by)
- Frederick Kohner(based on a story by)
All cast & crew
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A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.

camp campy 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!!!
Genres
- Comedy
- Musical
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

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 - Jane Powell in this version - sings "Musetta's Waltz" from Puccini's opera "La Boheme".

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.

Crazy credits
Miss Miranda accompanied by Bando da Lua

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.

Connections
Featured in That's Entertainment! III (1994)

Soundtracks
Time and Time Again
Written by Fred Spielman and Earl K. Brent
Performed by Ann Sothern (uncredited) and Danny Scholl (uncredited)

Top review

7/10

A potential mother-daughter rivalry!

Frances Elliott (Ann Sothern) is an established stage star and her daughter, Nancy (Jane Powell) is an aspiring actress. However, some potential hurt feelings might be in store for them, as Frances assumes that the lead in an upcoming play will be hers...but the producer and author see someone much younger....and want Nancy instead. Could this get any worse? Well, later it appears that they are vying for the same man (Barry Sullivan)!

Despite the plot sounding a bit scandalous, it really isn't. In fact, it's just a nice old fashioned musical and makes for decent viewing. Far from a must see but enjoyable. My only reservation is for someone who has a fear of clowns...they should NOT watch the picture as some mega-creepy clowns do a song and dance number with Carmen Miranda near the end...and it will most likely unnerve you.

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Release date
- March 10, 1950 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Languages
Also known as
- Ambassador to Brazil
Filming locations
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Runtime
- 1h 40min
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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