Argentine Nights
{{short description|1940 film by Albert S. Rogell}}
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| name = Argentine Nights
| image = Argentine Nights poster.jpg
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| director = Albert S. Rogell
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| starring = The Andrews Sisters
The Ritz Brothers
George Reeves
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| studio = Universal Pictures
| distributor = Universal Pictures
| released = {{Film date|1940}}
| runtime = 72 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
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Argentine Nights is a 1940 musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring The Andrews Sisters. It was their first film.[https://books.google.com/books?id=9mE2-RxDyZsC&dq=argentine+nights+andrews+sisters&pg=PA109 The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record] by H. Arlo Nimmo McFarland, 2004 p 109{{Cite news|title=Betty Field Wins Lead in 'Duchess Rides High': Ameche, Faye Duo Again Jane Novak at Wanger's Lukas 'Escape' General Premiere Plans Told Spring Byington Signed|author=Schallert, Edwin|date=Apr 25, 1940|work=Los Angeles Times|page=13}}
Plot
Three conmen go to Argentina to escape their creditors.
Cast
Production
The Ritz Brothers appeared in the film as part of a settlement with Universal following their non appearance in The Boys from Syracuse (1940).{{Cite news|title=Andrews Sisters Will Appear With Ritzes|author=Schallert, Edwin|date=May 15, 1940|work=Los Angeles Times|page=13}} 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.{{Cite news|title=SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Fox Signs John Barrymore to Play Himself in Film Called 'The Great Profile' 'HELL BELOW' OPENS TODAY Reissue Melodrama Will Be at Criterion--New Firm to Offer French Films Start "Second Chorus" July 1 Sisters Signed Last Week Of Local Origin Stromberg Is Assigned|author=DOUGLAS W. CHURCHILL|date=May 15, 1940|work=New York Times|page=35}} 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.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0032218}}
- {{TCMDb title|67581}}
{{Albert S. Rogell}}
Category:American musical films
Category:American black-and-white films
Category:Films directed by Albert S. Rogell
Category:1940s English-language films
Category:English-language musical films
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