In Buenos Aires, a man who has decreed that his daughters must marry in order of age allows an American dancer to perform at his club under the condition that he play suitor to his second-ol Read allIn Buenos Aires, a man who has decreed that his daughters must marry in order of age allows an American dancer to perform at his club under the condition that he play suitor to his second-oldest daughter.In Buenos Aires, a man who has decreed that his daughters must marry in order of age allows an American dancer to perform at his club under the condition that he play suitor to his second-oldest daughter. Thanks for all the background info, too. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You Were Never Lovelier (1942) NR 11/19/1942 (US) Romance, Comedy 1h 37m User Score. After he loses his money gambling in Buenos Aires, he goes looking for a job with Eduardo Acua, the wealthy owner of a nightclub. This musical comedy centers in South America where a wealthy businessman whom owns a hotel is looking to marry off his next in line daughter (Hayworth). Let me preface this by saying I set myself up for failure on this one. He was the best dancer ever in Hollywood and I believe the same of Rita being best female dancer. Aware of his younger daughters' plight, Acua works out a plan: sending orchids and anonymous love notes from a secret admirer to Maria to help get her in the mood. With a couple of beautiful songs by Jerome Kern (Oscar-nominated Dearly Beloved, I m Old Fashioned, Shorty George and the title tune), this, at heart a very standard romantic comedy, comes alive with its musical/dancing numbers. Between shots she appears with both her arms hanging. When Acuna explains the situation to Robert and asks his help in disenchanting Maria, Robert agrees to cooperate in exchange for a dancing contract. In one of the Hayworth books, the author describes their pairing: " she gives him her youth, her beauty, and her devotion, he gives her a trip to the stars" I'm Old Fashioned" and "The Shorty George" are stunning examples of the art of dancing these two just naturally displayed when together. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. A remake of an Argentine film 'the Gay Senorita , YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER was a follow-up to the 1942 hit You'll Never Get Rich , and marked the last screen pairing of Astaire and Hayworth. by Frank Miller. From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of, Please help to improve this article by adding more citations to the body of the article, https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=You_Were_Never_Lovelier&oldid=8291052, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. This is all to say that if you're a regular reader of mine, I'm sorry I haven't been around a lot. It's times like these I'm thankful to the television gods for both airing TCM and for creating the DVR; Summer Under the Stars covers a vast array of different films and I can always find at least five that I've been dying to see. Watch Fred Astaire dance with Rita Hayworth to Latin rhythms with Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer "I'm Old-Fashioned" tune; watch them both tap-dancing to "The Shorty George" number which was more delightful I think than the first dance; and then watch Fred Watch Fred Astaire dance with Rita Hayworth to Latin rhythms with Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer "I'm Old-Fashioned" tune; watch them both tap-dancing to "The Shorty George" number which was more delightful I think than the first dance; and then watch Fred Astaire perform an incredible solo tap dance where he is supposed to audition to a mule-headed impresario who refuses to hire him on account of Astaire's criticism of his daughter. To prevent bloodshed, Robert reveals Acuna's fabrication. We are sorry. In typical Hollywood fashion, all
Delmer Daves, Appalled at the insinuation that she and Fred parted on bad terms, Ginger, Who else is excited to celebrate Doris Day for three whole days?! Bob's friend, bandleader Xavier Cugat, invites him to perform at the wedding of Acua's eldest daughter, Julia, Acua insists his daughters must wed in order of age, from oldest to youngest. Hotel magnate Edwardo Acuna has a thorn in his side. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. You have to be a appreciative of Fred Astaire's skill to buy this film, as a film the storyline is feeble and predictable but the dancing is majestic. Loved it! This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. In Argentina, an American entertainer, whose fondness for playing the ponies has left him broke, is the object of a hotel . , . Bravo, gorgeously illustrated and beautifully written essay on a Hayworth gem! Kern created a standard with "I'm Old Fashioned". [5] Cast & Crew Read More William A. Seiter Director Fred Astaire Robert Davis Rita Hayworth Maria Acuna Adolphe Menjou Edwardo Acuna Isobel Elsom Maria Castro Leslie Brooks The second musical comedy pairing of Astaire and Hayworth, this one from 1942; it's a remake of an Argentine film and retains the Latin setting; Jerome Kern provided songs and Xavier Cugat`s Band are featured in most of the dance/music numbers. Please use a different way to share. Fun movie from the 1940's and sure enough, Rita was never lovlier. When sister #1 gets married, sisters #3 and #4 put pressure on Maria, sister #2, because they . William A. Seiter, Producer: The studio relied on Cugat to supply the Latin music, then assigned the
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His dialogue throughout is very funny and to be looked upon as a blueprint in life if you dont want to spend time pussy-footing around Adolphe Menjou (Acuna) is brilliant as the man in charge of everything. Astaire was cast as a dancer
Columbia Pictures, Production Co: Sometimes it seems like she never could catch a break. OK, so the plot is kind of meh, but I'll add on an extra half star just for the dancing of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. After losing his bankroll at a Buenos Aires racetrack, dancer Robert Davis attempts to ask hotel owner Edwardo Acuna for a job performing in his hotel's nightclub. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2018, FEEBLE SCRIPT DWARFED BY SUPERB DANCE SCENES, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2007, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Black & White, Multiple Formats, Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou, Leslie Brooks. Excellent, their definition of Acceptable, is more than acceptable. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. BW-98m. with Tyrone Power. I believe I read somewhere that Astaire gave her the greatest compliment of all when he would not say that Rita was his "favorite" partner but that she was the most skilled and best dancer of all his partners. He was quite good, wasn't he? It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 1943. The lyrics by Johnny Mercer were classy and clever. Still desperate to marry off their older sister, Cecy and Lita decide to make Robert jealous so that he will refuse to leave for New York. Menjou has 4 daughters who he would like to marry off in age order. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Search the history of over 804 billion A must for Astaire fans and an absolute necessity for anyone who likes Rita Hayworth. Fred and Rita always struck me as a slightly odd pairing when you put them together, but Rita was Fred's favourite dancing partner and their chemistry and the great choreography make the film. In Buenos Aires, a man who has decreed that his daughters must marry in order of age allows an American dancer to perform at his club under the condition that he play suitor to his second-oldest daughter. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. (I'm an absolute sucker for animated credits.) Regal Prior to the film's release, Columbia launched a radio campaign featuring the songs heard in the picture, according to a Hollywood Reporter news item. Hayworth & Astaire - Awesome Team - Beautifully Done Movie, Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013, Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016. He had perfected the Fred Astaire happy-go lucky, self deprecating charmer who happens to be the world's greatest dancer while she is blossoming like the first rose bud of a warm spring and ready for movie stardom. His dialogue throughout is very funny and to be looked upon as a blueprint in life if you dont want to spend time pussy-footing around an issue. He owns a hotel and is very blunt to his guests and his employees. "Man, that's a hunk of woman!" 1942, Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording), Rarely has a film's title so perfectly described its leading lady as when
One just wishes there were more singing/dancing in it. Terms and Policies At the Acua's 25th anniversary, Mr. Acuna plans to compose a farewell love note on his behalf while Cecy and Lita try to separate Bob and Maria, but fail. It's poignant and the kiss at the end of the film display the beauty and elegance that Astaire and Hayworth had together. While Mr. Acua tries to defend himself, Bob and Maria come into the office, where Bob has to confess that he hasn't been writing the love-letters to Acua's daughter, disappointing Maria, who apologizes to Maria Castro. ), but that's another story. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Stunningly graceful understates her ability to move fluidly regardless of the activity. I probably prefer this film because I prefer Astaire to Kelly - again I make no judgement, I just like Fred's style more than Kelly's. For the complete list of entries, click here . Ten years later, that time came when Judy Garland was placed on suspension and forced to drop out of The Barkleys of Broadway . reluctantly, then amorously courts Hayworth. You Were Never Lovelier is as conventional as they come for one thing, Maria's story revolves only around romance while Robert gets a subplot about wrangling a job from Acua but Maria's ability to negotiate the patriarchal restraints of her father and assert her complexity represents the unexpectedly and weirdly feminist ways in which But now you've given me my after dinner story. Screenplay: Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano, Delmer Davies
William A. Seiter. When a room-sized load of orchids fails to convince Maria to change her mind, Robert takes Acuna's suggestion, and dresses up as a knight in shining armour. Space was at a premium on the lot during production, so Astaire found a
Robert Davis: Would it be rude of me to inquire if there is any insanity in your family? Musical, Original Language: Astaire and Hayworth starred together in You'll Never Get Rich the previous year, and, while I prefer this earlier film, both Astaire-Hayworth musicals are highly entertaining. You Were Never Lovelier () clydewuli dwayne Subscribe 0 Share 1.9K views 1 minute ago #NewMovie1942 #PopularMovie1942 #WatchOnlineMovie You Were Never. I'm just struggling to get to a place where writing doesn't feel like a chore that requires brain power that I don't really have. The picture scored Oscar nominations for its score, sound
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021. He was the best dancer ever in Hollywood and I believe the same of Rita being best female dancer. In YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER, she proves once again to be a stunning dancer, especially in 'shorty George and I m Old Fashioned, a sensuous moonlit duet with Astaire that is the high point of the film. DOWNLOAD OPTIONS download 1 file . Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. I fell in love with Rita Hayworth then (as an impressionable teenager and have probably been `in love' ever since). This tap dance, where he moves on top of desks and chairs and even uses an umbrella is just incredible. You have to be a appreciative of Fred Astaire's skill to buy this film, as a film the storyline is feeble and predictable but the dancing is majestic. rehearsals too somber, Astaire distracted Hayworth with little jokes. Uploaded by Their marriage brought them a legacy that transformed them into icons, yet they weren't the Ricardos -- they were Lucy and Desi, fallible people who ultimately couldn't stay together. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. on December 3, 2021. hit for the studio, and the film's success made her Columbia's top female
Hayworth wanted to do her own singing, but her voice was dubbed by Nan Wynna well-kept secret at the time. starts sending the girl gifts from a secret admirer she mistakenly decides
producer Music by Leigh Harline . Hayworth & Astaire - Awesome Team - Beautifully Done Movie, Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013, Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016. The 100 Years of Rita Hayworth Blogathon is here! The next day, Acuna insists that Robert honor their deal by convincing Maria that he was only courting her to win a contract with her father. The two younger daughters were also great fun to watch. Robert Davis: But didn't you come to see me about? Delighted, Lita and Cecy don their boyfriends' engagement rings. We open on a courthouse where a divorce trial is underway. star. Enjoy! Fred Astaire: "Dearly Beloved" (1959: ALB-481) Rita Hayworth: "I'm Old Fashioned" (1971 TV, with Merv Griffin: ALB-403, ALB-1463) Xavier Cugat Orch: "I'm Old . Maria (Hayworth) is the coolly elegant, eldest daughter of hotel magnate Edward Acuna (Adolphe Menjou), the most opinionated man in the South America. You can reach me at owensmia106@gmail.com. Coming Soon, Regal Director William A. Seiter Writers Michael Fessier Ernest Pagano Delmer Daves Stars Fred Astaire Rita Hayworth Adolphe Menjou The sets aren't as lavish as what MGM would design for a musical, but when you have Kern doing the music and Mercer providing song lyrics, you are off to a good start. Fred Astaire gets the award for most versatile--singing, dancing and comedic timing. The film was originally titled Carnival in
Loved it! List of Participants: The Stop Button | Young Man with a Horn (1950) Box Office Poisons | That Touch of Mink (196, It's a bright, beautiful morning at the Higgins' Arkansas dairy farm. Impressed by Bob's behavior, Acua grants him permission to begin dating Maria. He had perfected the Fred Astaire happy-go lucky, self deprecating charmer who happens to be the world's greatest dancer while she is blossoming like the first rose bud of a warm spring and ready for movie stardom. The score received an Academy Award(r) nomination, along with nominations for Best Sound and BestSong ( Dearly Beloved ) by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Acuna's scheme works, and soon Maria is looking forward to her daily deliveries. Of the two films with Fred this is the best and, in my view, better than Cover Girl, although that is in colour and she is again beautifully photographed. Columbia kept her too busy for such elaborate musicals in the future, while
(Production And Recordings Information). To become the host's delight. Michael Fessier, According to a news item in Los Angeles Herald Express, in 1989, Astaire's widow sued Columbia, claiming that the studio owed her at least $25,000 in receipts from this picture and You'll Never Get Rich. Coming Soon. Astaire and Hayworth were magic together, and if it had not been for Ginger, I think Rita and Fred could have become the most iconic dance couple in film history. Announcing the Sixth Annual Doris Day Blogathon! The rules are the same as they have been: you can write about anything relating to Doris -- her films, her music, her personal life, her work with animals, her role as a style icon, the list goes on! -- and today I bring you the first of those. Besides, European movie ticket sales had drastically dropped off ever since the start of World War II so Columbia decided to adapt an
Excellent, their definition of Acceptable, is more than acceptable. Upon discovering that Robert's name was omitted from the guest list of the Acunas' twenty-fifth wedding anniversary costume ball, however, Maria and her godmother go to the rehearsal hall to invite him, and he accepts. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Music, Comedy. Be the first one to, You Were Never Lovelier 1942 Rita Hayworth, Fred Astaire, Adolph Menjou, you-were-never-lovelier-1942-rita-hayworth-fred-astaire-adolph-menjou, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Ernest Pagano, The entire cast acts with charm and humor-this is really a fun musical made special by the magnetism and magic of the two stars. One just wishes there were more singing/dancing in it. Principal Cast: Fred Astaire (Robert Davis), Rita Hayworth (Maria Acuna),
Acua, however, does not wish to see him. "You Were Never Lovelier" from 1042 starring the very taletned dancer Fred Astaire and the beautiful Rita Hayworth. When Acuna sees Robert at his party, he angrily announces that the dancer will be leaving for New York the next morning. "Wedding in the Spring": Overly sweet and soppy number performed tongue-in-cheek by Cugats band. But every time a
classic "I'm Old Fashioned" as a perfect expression of Hayworth's
Because Esther's filmography isn't very large, I'll allow any topic to be claimed a maximum of two (2) times. The plot is a typical romantic comedy souffl, mildly funny, but really just there as a framework for the dance/musical numbers; it's perhaps a better film than You'll Never Get Rich in modern viewer's eyes (there's no heavy-handed patriotism) but it's a classic anyway for anyone who enjoys musicals or are fans of it's stars. You Were Never Lovelier 1942. There's so much to love here, not the least of which are the scenes with Rita and Fred. This became an important counterbalance to Kerns tendency to compose sweet, occasionally saccharine, melodies. It stars Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou, Isobel Elsom, Leslie Brooks and was distributed by Columbia Pictures. When that made the
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The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. She was blessed to have her daughter Princess Yasmin to see to her care in later years. "You Were Never Lovelier" is the second and final pairing of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in a musical format. orchestra and Dinah Shore. :). Astaire had performed with Hayworth's father, Latin dancer Eduardo Cansino. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I've waited a while to review this since buying the DVD. favorite on-screen dancing partner. You Were Never Lovelier (327) 7.2 1 h 37 min 1942 Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth dance up a storm in this classic musical romance set in Buenos Aires. After Maria sees Robert delivering the flowers, she thinks that he is her secret admirer and asks her father to invite him to the house. It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 1943. This musical comedy centers in South America where a wealthy businessman whom. Adolphe Menjou (Acuna) is brilliant as the man in charge of everything. Rita Hayworths dancing was a revelation to me in this film. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. first rehearsal for You'll Never Get Rich, he would dub her the
A remake of an Argentine film 'the Gay Senorita , YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER was a follow-up to the 1942 hit You'll Never Get Rich , and marked the last screen pairing of Astaire and Hayworth. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Amazon has encountered an error. Excellent title for Rita! You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no return shipping charges. I hate that we only got two films from Rita and Fred. Amazon has encountered an error. Acuna has decreed that his daughters must wed in the order of their ages, and consequently, his two youngest daughters, Cecy and Lita, anxiously await the betrothal of thier romantically disinclined older sister Maria. In my view she was then, and still is now, the most beautiful woman ever to grace the silver screen and, in this film, she was `never lovelier' (and I have seen Gilda and Cover Girl - many times!). Although the setting is a Latin one, Kern felt unable to compose in this style, but Astaire was determined to continue his exploration of Latin dance, which he did with the help of special arrangements by Cugat and Murphy, and the inspiration provided by the enthusiastic and talented Hayworth. The sets aren't as lavish as what MGM would design for a musical, but when you have Kern doing the music and Mercer providing song lyrics, you are off to a good start. This post is really supposed to be about something happy: the return of my Doris Day blogathon! Let us know! with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. There is a 19 year age difference between them and Astaire was happily married and Hayworth was being courted by Orson Welles. During Julia's wedding reception, Bob is attracted to Maria, but his advances are rebuffed by Maria, who refuses to talk to him. To be honest the storyline in the films holds no attraction and I am just waiting for the dancing sequences to come along. I had heard about this film but have never seen it. A Hollywood Reporter news item adds that because all the sets on the Columbia lot were occupied, Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth were forced to rehearse in a hall on the grounds of Hollywood Cemetery. Acuna is busily picking out his eldest daughter Julia's trousseau, however, and refuses to see Robert. Esther Williams is going to read about farming instead of swim?! You Were Never Lovelier is a 1942 American romantic musical comedy movie directed by William A. Seiter and is a remake of the 1941 Argentine movie Los martes, orqudeas. Fabulous movie with Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire, Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019. Delmer Daves, Michael Fessier, Carlos A. Olivari. Hayworth's glowing beauty! while. Latin countries were one. But where she had been an up-and-coming leading lady when they made their first film
You Were Never Lovelier (1942) is the second pairing of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth, and it is a very good musical filled with Jerome Kern's songs. Rita Hayworth, so the film was set in a Hollywood version of Buenos Aires,
"You Were Never Lovelier" from 1042 starring the very taletned dancer Fred Astaire and the beautiful Rita Hayworth. The second musical comedy pairing of Astaire and Hayworth, this one from 1942; it's a remake of an Argentine film and retains the Latin setting; Jerome Kern provided songs and Xavier Cugat`s Band are featured in most of the dance/music numbers. Robert "Bob" Davis (Fred Astaire) is a well-known American dancer with a weakness for betting on the horses. 1987 was a sad year as we lost them both but we really lost her years before due to the dreadful Alzheimer's disease. In Acuna's waiting room, Robert encounters his old friend, Xavier Cugat, who is entertaining at the hotel with his band. The dance to "You Were Never Lovelier" was cut from the film after the previews. No wonder Fred was paired to Rita. Synopsis A remake of an Argentine film 'the Gay Senorita , YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER was a follow-up to the 1942 hit You'll Never Get Rich , and marked the last screen pairing of Astaire and. I left a comment a couple of days ago but a "mail not deliverable" notice may have been referring to it, so apologies if this is a repeat.Your article made me fall in love with this movie all over again. Records by members of orig prod. The song "On the Beam" was written for the film but not used. Mind you, that might be because when he dances with Rita I watch her, when he dances with Ginger I watch them both! Which makes me feel terrible because it seems like I've been neglecting this blog for so long. Hayworth wanted to do her own singing, but, Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, [{"displayPrice":"$13.38","priceAmount":13.38,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"13","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"38","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"KnbZ%2B8BAKmLpCR3BO%2FmcH99Lvk2g9w1O0k2OeZoWwK5lnPnuVpl8UxQ7FncESvESpn9oVOFbXnWSQ4HFLBgxhU6V%2BiAgyKxzar7kKucUF1MLs5K1OAlQlNIEEwIHwK2Ig4INlaIIIXDIGMaBGlUGgg3xzDkYyunudO28exmoZVJMtZW1xsWYX%2FsZMDPOTD3M","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"},{"displayPrice":"$10.11","priceAmount":10.11,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"10","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"11","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"KnbZ%2B8BAKmLpCR3BO%2FmcH99Lvk2g9w1OBcfsIJAKCvw7DHB%2Fx7qDdNNkSyJ430aUyyah93zoZj2Si%2BhqEkDKvFOiImkwUwotuDzXbTmBQFR4Fya3Nb3UC58Pxh%2FvmO0U21yYMoeiFU2OriMsUVyFlHo78spAtvWIVY13FaelpxP437TI2cxlCMs0n7dSi4Pf","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED"}]. The supporting cast are all good and the film is a lightweight comedy that works well. categories. An Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer. complete with bandleader Xavier Cugat and his band playing the Latin music
Love this film with Rita and Fred dancing up a storm.. In the early 1940s, Fred Astaire was already a legend, thanks to his massively successful teaming with Ginger Rogers. Watchlist. See production, box office & company info. Start Shopping Sign In 97min 100% 75% English (US) Privacy Policy License Agreement Please wait. Amazingly enough, although the actor had conquered vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood, he still had many more iconic achievements to look forward to. This is my favorite Rita Hayworth movie. Because there is so, so much you can write about, I'd prefer no duplicates . Coming Soon. All rights reserved. Her costumes were magnificent; kudos to Irene who was her gown designer. 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