Down Argentine Way
"GLAMOROUS BUENOS AIRES NIGHT LIFE WITH SOUTH AMERICAN'S TANTALIZING, TORRID-VOICED CARMEN MIRANDA"
Originally released in 1940. Down Argentine Way is a comedy/drama film. directed by Irving Cummings. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Don Ameche, Betty Grable, and Carmen Miranda
Synopsis
The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Don Ameche
as Ricardo Quintana
Betty Grable
as Glenda Crawford
Carmen Miranda
as Herself
Charlotte Greenwood
as Binnie Crawford
J. Carrol Naish
as Casiano
Henry Stephenson
as Don Diego Quintana
Kay Aldridge
as Helen Carson
Leonid Kinskey
as Tito Acuna
Chris-Pin Martin
as Esteban
Gregory Gaye
as Sebastian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down Argentine Way about?
The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular locatio...
Who directed Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way was directed by Irving Cummings.
How long is Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Down Argentine Way released?
Down Argentine Way was released on October 11, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down Argentine Way?
The main cast of Down Argentine Way includes Don Ameche, Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, Charlotte Greenwood, J. Carrol Naish.