Argentine Nights | |
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Directed by | Albert S. Rogell |
Starring | The Andrews Sisters The Ritz Brothers George Reeves |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Argentine Nights is a 1940 musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring The Andrews Sisters. It was their first film.[1][2]
Three conmen go to Argentina to escape their creditors.
The Ritz Brothers appeared in the film as part of a settlement with Universal following their non appearance in The Boys from Syracuse (1940).[3] The film was meant to start production in May 1940, but the casting of the brothers meant the script had to be rewritten and shooting pushed back until 10 June.[4] The songs 'Hit the Road' and 'Rhumboogie' were written by Hughie Prince. George Reeves also sings in the film, in the role of "El Tigre", a bandit chief.