Yolanda and the Thief
"M-G-M's Magic Musical in Technicolor!"
Originally released in 1945. Yolanda and the Thief is a music/romance film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, and Frank Morgan
Synopsis
Johnny Riggs, a con man on the lam, finds himself in a Latin-American country named Patria. There, he overhears a convent-bred rich girl praying to her guardian angel for help in managing her tangled business affairs. Riggs decides to materialize as the girl's "angel", gains her unquestioning confidence, and helps himself to the deluded girl's millions. Just as he and his partner are about to flee Patria with their booty, Riggs realizes he has fallen in love with the girl and returns the money, together with a note that is part confession and part love letter. But the larcenous duo's escape from Patria turns out to be more difficult than they could ever have imagined.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Budget
$2.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Johnny Parkson Riggs
Lucille Bremer
as Yolanda
Frank Morgan
as Victor Budlow Trout
Mildred Natwick
as Aunt Amarilla
Mary Nash
as Duenna
Leon Ames
as Mr. Candle
Ludwig Stössel
as School Teacher (as Ludwig Stossel)
Jane Green
as Mother Superior
Remo Bufano
as Puppeteer
Francis Pierlot
as Padre
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,443,322
- Revenue
- $1,791,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yolanda and the Thief about?
Johnny Riggs, a con man on the lam, finds himself in a Latin-American country named Patria. There, he overhears a convent-bred rich girl praying to her guardian angel for help in managing her tangl...
Who directed Yolanda and the Thief?
Yolanda and the Thief was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is Yolanda and the Thief?
Yolanda and the Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Yolanda and the Thief released?
Yolanda and the Thief was released on November 22, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yolanda and the Thief?
The main cast of Yolanda and the Thief includes Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Frank Morgan, Mildred Natwick, Mary Nash.