Rio Rita
Rio Rita is a lavish 1929 American musical comedy film directed by Luther Reed and starring Bebe Daniels, John Boles, and Wheeler & Woolsey. Set against the colorful backdrop of the Texas–Mexico border, the film combines romance, comedy, music, adventure, and spectacular theatrical production numbers. The story follows Rio Rita, a spirited young woman who becomes caught between romance and political intrigue when the Mexican revolutionary General Ravinoff threatens the region. Meanwhile, Texas Ranger Jim Stewart is investigating the situation while falling in love with Rita. Their relationship becomes complicated by mistaken identities, rivalries, and the growing danger surrounding them. Featuring elaborate musical sequences, Spanish-inspired settings, comedy routines, romance, and early sound-film spectacle, Rio Rita was one of the major productions of the early talking-picture era. The film is particularly notable for showcasing the popular comedy team Wheeler & Woolsey and for its ambitious use of music and synchronized sound during the transition from silent cinema to sound.
- 1942
- 1 h : 31 min
- 2 views
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6.028
Recommended
Starring
Bud Abbott
- Doc
Lou Costello
- Wishy
Kathryn Grayson
- Rita Winslow
John Carroll
- Ricardo Montera
Patricia Dane
- Lucette Brunswick
Tom Conway
- Maurice Craindall
Peter Whitney
- Jake
Barry Nelson
- Harry Gantley
Arthur Space
- Trask
Dick Rich
- Gus
Eva Puig
- Marianna
Joan Valerie
- Dotty
Mitchell Lewis
- Julio
Eros Volusia
- Herself
Norman Abbott
- Hotel Laundry Boy (uncredited)
King Baggot
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
William Bailey
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Vangie Beilby
- Club Woman (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
- Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Robert Bradford
- Whistling Solo (uncredited)
John Cason
- Ranger (uncredited)
Ruth Cherrington
- Club Woman (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Inez Cooper
- Pulque (uncredited)
Nacho Galindo
- Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)
Alfredo Garmo
- Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)
Delos Jewkes
- Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)
Joe Kirk
- Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Jennie Mac
- Club Woman (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
May McAvoy
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Johnny Mitchell
- Control Man (uncredited)
Dorothy Morris
- Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Lee Murray
- Little Mexican (uncredited)
David Oliver
- Golfer (uncredited)
Frank Penny
- Chef (uncredited)
Harry Raven
- Man (uncredited)
Charles Ray
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
- Mexican Gent (uncredited)
Mercedes Ruffino
- Woman (uncredited)
Morton Scott
- Man (uncredited)
Jack Shea
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Larry Wheat
- Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Tudor Williams
- Man (uncredited)
Janet Barrett
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Dianne Brook
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Mina Farragut
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Eleanore Kallejian
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Anita Maisnik
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Mary Manners
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Dorothy Raye
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Marjorie Raymond
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Grace Ritchie
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Dorothy Ward
- Woman (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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