You Were Never Lovelier 1942. Besides, European movie ticket sales had drastically dropped off ever since the start of World War II so Columbia decided to adapt an 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. Excellent title for Rita! What makes this film fun, and at times poignant, are Astaire and Hayworth. You Were Never Lovelier Format: DVD 337 ratings IMDb 7.2/10.0 $1390 DVD $23.73 VHS Tape from $9.94 Frequently bought together Total price: Add all three to Cart Show details This item: You Were Never Lovelier DVD $13.90 You'll Never Get Rich by Fred Astaire DVD $19.99 Cover Girl by Rita Hayworth DVD $9.99 Product Description No Import Fees Deposit & $10.64 Shipping to Hong Kong. Space was at a premium on the lot during production, so Astaire found a She was blessed to have her daughter Princess Yasmin to see to her care in later years. Bob Davis (Fred Astaire), an American dancer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finds himself desperate for work after losing all his money. The musical score by Jerome Kern artfully captured the ambience perfectly in every scene. star. Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023. I've been hoping TCM would play it for a while now, but no such luck.How terrible for Rita! Acuna's scheme works, and soon Maria is looking forward to her daily deliveries. The UK DVD release has no extras other than trailers; English subtitles are available if required. Maria's outburst convinces Acuna that his daughter really loves Robert, and he grants the dancer his permission to court her. Copyright Fandango. Participants, please leave me a comment below once you are ready to submit your entry. When Maria and Mrs. Castro meet Robert in the sky room, Maria holds her overcoat lapels with both hands. Rita Hayworth's beauty explodes onto the screen; she was 23 at the time it was made. Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth delivered the lyrics artfully in several classic songs. Cinematography: Ted Tetzlaff Unfortunately for Menjou, Fred Astaire gets dragged into the proceedings. I swear it's not intentional! favorite on-screen dancing partner. Nothing makes me happier than a frothy MGM musical, and this film is exactly the kind of tonic I need when I'm looking for a pick-me-up. Coming Soon. 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. Excellent title for Rita! Fun movie from the 1940's and sure enough, Rita was never lovlier. Thanks, Virginie! Hayworth's glowing beauty! 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. on December 3, 2021. You Were Never Lovelier is a 1942 American musical romantic comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. Rio before the setting was changed to Argentina, and the Argentine younger sisters with no chance of tying the knot until she gives in, Menjou Loving and Fighting Furiously: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. 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! You Were Never Lovelier Is A Hollywood Musical Featuring Fidel Castro By Helen Armitage Published Sep 29, 2019 Everybody knows who Fidel Castro is but many don't know he dabbled in acting after appearing as an extra in 1942 musical You Were Never Lovelier. That's what a handsome 23-year-old Cuban said when he saw a gorgeous 28-year-old redhead in 1940. Kern's greatest score since "Show Boat"!. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. The film's dance director was Val Raset, the only time he collaborated with Astaire, and his choreographic input into the film is unclear. Unable to see Robert, Acuna mistakes him for the delivery boy and instructs him to take the orchids to Maria. I'm so sorry about your comments not going through! 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. Since I've been so swamped with other commitments, I was really hesitant to do a full-blown review for this blogathon, but writing this proved to be just the thing I needed to relax for a few days. Throw in some songs and dancing and this is a good entertaining film. You Were Never Lovelier. It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 1943. Columbia does a nice job remaking a previous film and hits all the checkpoints of a 1940s Hollywood musical (Astaire wished they had made it in Technicolor). 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please try again. 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. I watch these films because I really enjoy watching the great dancing of Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth. while. You Were Never Lovelier (1942) October 15, 2018 In the early 1940s, Fred Astaire was already a legend, thanks to his massively successful teaming with Ginger Rogers. 2 Likes, 0 Comments - Farrell Dyde (@farrelldyde) on Instagram: "Fred Astaire "You Were Never Lovelier" 1942" Between shots she appears with both her arms hanging. 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. Cinemark After repeated deliveries of flowers fail to impress Maria, Bob asks for Mr. Acua's help, who tells him about Lochinvar, a fictional knight who was Maria's first love interest. BW-98m. Mind you, that might be because when he dances with Rita I watch her, when he dances with Ginger I watch them both! This film is concerned with him marrying off frosty second daughter Rita Hayworth (Maria) to a suitable young man. Finally, Pop tells Katy to do her laps before breakfast. The outcome of that suit is not known. 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. with music by Harold Arlen, "Come Rain or Come Shine." ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. The supporting cast are all good and the film is a lightweight comedy that works well. 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. The film was the second of two films starring the duo of Astaire and Hayworth,[4] following the box-office success of the previous years You'll Never Get Rich. (Production And Recordings Information). of all-American composer Jerome Kern. In these, the later femme fatale of 1940s cinema, Rita Hayworth, effortlessly holds her own against the brilliant dancer Astaire - just as Ginger Rogers did in the 1930s. 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. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". And a big thanks for hosting this event! Fred Astaire gets the award for most versatile--singing, dancing and comedic timing. Stunningly graceful understates her ability to move fluidly regardless of the activity. Adolphe Menjou (Acuna) is brilliant as the man in charge of everything. At the dinner, after Mrs. Acua almost shoots Bob, so Maria invites Bob to the garden, where they dance (I'm Old Fashioned). LikeAstaire, Hayworth was a perfectionist and they spent days going over each number. You Were Never Lovelier is a 1942 American musical romantic comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.The supporting cast also features Adolphe Menjou, Xavier Cugat and Adele Mara.The music was composed by Jerome Kern and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. (Verse 1) I was never able to recite a fable That would make the party bright; Sitting at the table I was never able To become the host's delight But now you've given me my after-dinner story I'll . I have never had more fun laughing at an individual who was screaming at people throughout the movie. What makes this film fun, and at times poignant, are Astaire and Hayworth. He was the best dancer ever in Hollywood and I believe the same of Rita being best female dancer. A few years later, Mercer would paraphrase the lyrics, particularly , . It would have been nice had this not been World War II and we could actually have done this film in Buenos Aires. complete with bandleader Xavier Cugat and his band playing the Latin music 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. What I most remember about it is The Shorty George routine and how Rita absolutely sparkled! To be honest the storyline in the films holds no attraction and I am just waiting for the dancing sequences to come along. The plot is typical Hollywood: boy and girl meet, get off to a rocky start, begin to come around to each other's potential, and finally declare their love for one another in the final reel. Maria, his beautiful nubile daughter, refuses to seriously consider marriage. Astaire's glorious rhythm! 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 . Because Esther's filmography isn't very large, I'll allow any topic to be claimed a maximum of two (2) times. "The 15th Academy Awards (1943) Nominees and Winners", Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=You_Were_Never_Lovelier&oldid=1149069813, Articles with Spanish-language sources (es), Articles needing additional references from November 2011, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Douglas Leavitt as Juan Castro, Maria's husband, "Chiu Chiu": Cugats band performs this showpiece, "Audition Dance": "One of my best solos" was Astaire's verdict on his first solo routine on the theme of Latin dance, celebrated for its comic inventiveness and dexterity. No wonder Fred was paired to Rita. I've watched it half a dozen times since and it still seems as fresh as when I first saw it too many years ago. Upon meeting Maria that night, Robert is overwhelmed by her beauty and resists an impulse to kiss her by excusing himself to meet Cugat. room over a funeral parlor for dance rehearsals. Latin subjects were in vogue at the time and Columbia, like other Hollywood studios, began marketing to South American moviegoers. A great informative article Michaela! melody had already been recycled; Kern had borrowed it from a Puccini Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Besides the Astaire-Hayworth duets and Astaire's solo tap dancing, Astaire and Hayworth have their turn singing a melody each, and they are always accompanied by Xavier Cugat's Latin band, which must have been very popular back then in Hollywood. bandleader. Sometimes it seems like she never could catch a break. Love this film with Rita and Fred dancing up a storm.. She was a great dancer! 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. It was difficult to find sufficient rehearsal space on Columbia's stages, so the studio rented a funeral parlor at a nearby Hollywood cemetery. Columbia does a nice job remaking a previous film and hits all the checkpoints of a 1940s Hollywood musical (Astaire wished they had made it in Technicolor). Some of these items ship sooner than the others. The working titles of this film were Carnival in Rio and The Gay Senorita. I don't like comparing - Fred had some wonderful partners and I'm not really qualified to comment on their respective abilities but Rita is my favourite - for obvious reasons. I have other blogathons I already committed to that I still have to write for, I'm going back to IU shortly, and I had gallbladder surgery recently that kept me away from my blogging (but not my film viewing!). Modern sources add that Nan Wynn dubbed Hayworth's singing voice. Play Trailer; Hayworth's glowing beauty! An Average Plot with Great Musical Scenes of Astaire and Rita Hayworth, Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Years later, he would call Hayworth his Nevertheless, Hayworth has goneon record saying that YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER was the favorite of all her films, second only to You'll Never Get Rich . Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021. After six years and nine films, the partnership of Astaire and Rogers seemed to be ending with this final, impossibly beautiful waltz. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Mind you, that might be because when he dances with Rita I watch her, when he dances with Ginger I watch them both! Louis F. Edelman, Writer: Sorry, all, it's first come, first serve. Where to Watch Details Add to Watchlist Mark as Watched FuboTV Subscribers Totally Free! deux. Love this film with Rita and Fred dancing up a storm.. 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