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Nancy Goes to Rio

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  • 1h 40m
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6.5/10
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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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  • Comedy
  • Musical
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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
551
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
    • Jane Hall(based on a story by)
    • Frederick Kohner(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Ann Sothern
    • Jane Powell
    • Barry Sullivan
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  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
    • Jane Hall(based on a story by)
    • Frederick Kohner(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Ann Sothern
    • Jane Powell
    • Barry Sullivan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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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, Scotty Beckett, Dickie Humphreys, and Jerry Rush 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)

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    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Frances Elliottas Frances Elliott
    Jane Powell
    Jane Powell
    • Nancy Barklayas Nancy Barklay
    Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan
    • Paul Bertenas Paul Berten
    Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda
    • Marina Rodriguesas Marina Rodrigues
    Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern
    • Gregory Elliottas Gregory Elliott
    Scotty Beckett
    Scotty Beckett
    • Scotty Sheldanas Scotty Sheldan
    Fortunio Bonanova
    Fortunio Bonanova
    • Ricardo Domingosas Ricardo Domingos
    Glenn Anders
    Glenn Anders
    • Arthur Barrettas Arthur Barrett
    Nella Walker
    Nella Walker
    • Mrs. Harrisonas Mrs. Harrison
    Hans Conried
    Hans Conried
    • Alfredoas Alfredo
    Frank Fontaine
    • Masheras Masher
    Bando da Lua
    Bando da Lua
    • Accompanists: Miss Mirandaas Accompanists: Miss Miranda
    Jean Andren
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Sig Arno
    Sig Arno
    • Georgesas Georges
    • (uncredited)
    Carlos Barbe
    • South American Manas South American Man
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Belasco
    Leon Belasco
    • Professor Gamaas Professor Gama
    • (uncredited)
    Irene Booth
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Dolores Boucher
    • Drama Studentas Drama Student
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
      • Jane Hall(based on a story by)
      • Frederick Kohner(based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    • 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)

    User reviews19

    Review
    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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    • planktonrules
    • Apr 11, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • 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
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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