The plot is a typical romantic comedy souffl, mildly funny, but really just there as a framework for the dance/musical numbers; it's perhaps a better film than You'll Never Get Rich in modern viewer's eyes (there's no heavy-handed patriotism) but it's a classic anyway for anyone who enjoys musicals or are fans of it's stars. By using this site, you agree to our updated, Fred Astaire introduces the Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer tune that became a standard, performing at the wedding for the eldest daughter of South American potentate Acuna (Adolphe Menjou), Rita Hayworth as his non-cooperative next-in-line, in, Rita Hayworth as "Maria," here dubbed by Nan Wynn, Fred Astaire as her would-be boyfriend, in their second musical together, with a ballroom number danced to another Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer original, in, You Were Never Lovelier -- (Movie Clip) The Shorty George, Maybe the best number in their second musical, Fred Astaire (as "Robert") is gaining in the esteem of Rita Hayworth (as "Maria,"), Xavier Cugat's band backing them in rehearsal of a Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer tune, in, You Were Never Lovelier - (Original Trailer), Rita Hayworth is an Argentine heiress who thinks Fred Astaire is her secret admirer in. That being said, you can cover more than her films, such as her autobiography, her history with swimsuits, her TV work, an overview of her teamings with people like Busby Berkeley, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalbn, etc. This is my favorite Rita Hayworth movie. 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. , . Ten years later, that time came when Judy Garland was placed on suspension and forced to drop out of The Barkleys of Broadway . "Dearly Beloved" is so simple, yet earnest and heartfelt. star. Thanks also for hosting this blogathon; a wonderful tribute to Rita. Ah, Michaela, you've done a wonderful job reviewing this film, and now I want to drop everything to see it again. However, he was quite an horrible man (the father not Fred! 12 Favorites. Upon meeting Maria that night, Robert is overwhelmed by her beauty and resists an impulse to kiss her by excusing himself to meet Cugat. DVD WILL NOT WORK ON A REGULAR USA (REGION A\1 PLAYER. Humiliated, Maria rejects Robert and storms out of the room. It is obvious that the two of them were smitten with each other-it just shines and glows in their scenes together. director of photography Film Editing by Columbia Pictures, Production Co: The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Rita Hayworth's singing was dubbed by Nan Wynn. A few years later, Mercer would paraphrase the lyrics, particularly In these, the later femme fatale of 1940s With a couple of beautiful songs by Jerome Kern (Oscar-nominated Dearly Beloved, I m Old Fashioned, Shorty George and the title tune), this, at heart a very standard romantic comedy, comes alive with its musical/dancing numbers. From the moment the opening credits started, this movie had me hook, line, and sinker. The finale is a dance number that shows the joy they felt when they worked together. by Frank Miller. A must for Astaire fans and an absolute necessity for anyone who likes Rita Hayworth. 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 . Enjoy! This will be done by him posing as a suiter and sending lovely letters and flowers and then enters the dancer (Astaire) whom is looking to get a job at the nightclub in the hotel and then poses as the letter writer.a lovely musical score and dance numbers for a sweet film. It stars Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou, Isobel Elsom, Leslie Brooks and was distributed by Columbia Pictures. Watchlist. When Acuna sees Robert at his party, he angrily announces that the dancer will be leaving for New York the next morning. "You Were Never Lovelier" is the second and final pairing of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in a musical format. I hate that we only got two films from Rita and Fred. It doesn't matter as Astaire and Hayworth belong together in the movies. :(. I wonder how long it took him to rehearse all that. 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. Not only is she exquisitely beautiful, she also exhibits her athleticism during 3 dance scenes. Astaire and Hayworth previously starred together in the 1941 Columbia film You'll Never Get Rich (see below). LikeAstaire, Hayworth was a perfectionist and they spent days going over each number. This page was last changed on 20 June 2022, at 10:22. You have to be a appreciative of Fred Astaire's skill to buy this film, as a film the storyline is feeble and predictable but the dancing is majestic. Uploaded by On the stand is Dixie Donegan (Sothern), a lyricist whose soon-to-be ex is also her songwriting partner. The supporting cast also features Adolphe Menjou, Xavier Cugat and Adele Mara. Art Direction: Lionel Banks, Rudolph Sternad Unlike many of his It stars Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou, Isobel Elsom, Leslie Brooks and was distributed by Columbia Pictures. An Average Plot with Great Musical Scenes of Astaire and Rita Hayworth, Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016. It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 1943. Sadly it would mark Astaire's last teaming with Hayworth. In one of the Hayworth books, the author describes their pairing: " she gives him her youth, her beauty, and her devotion, he gives her a trip to the stars" I'm Old Fashioned" and "The Shorty George" are stunning examples of the art of dancing these two just naturally displayed when together. Watch Fred Astaire dance with Rita Hayworth to Latin rhythms with Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer "I'm Old-Fashioned" tune; watch them both tap-dancing to "The Shorty George" number which was more delightful I think than the first dance; and then watch Fred Watch Fred Astaire dance with Rita Hayworth to Latin rhythms with Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer "I'm Old-Fashioned" tune; watch them both tap-dancing to "The Shorty George" number which was more delightful I think than the first dance; and then watch Fred Astaire perform an incredible solo tap dance where he is supposed to audition to a mule-headed impresario who refuses to hire him on account of Astaire's criticism of his daughter. i WOULD LIKE TO RETURN THE UNOPENED DVD - BOUGHT BY MISTAKE.- PLEASE SNED AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN. 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 I watch these films because I really enjoy watching the great dancing of Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth. Her costumes were magnificent; kudos to Irene who was her gown designer. To be honest, not all of the films have aged well thanks to racist jokes and occasionally sexist attitudes, but one of the best entries, as I discovered this year, is Road to Rio . There are no reviews yet. I've waited a while to review this since buying the DVD. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. An Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer. He takes a gig at a wedding, hoping to impress the bride's father, Eduardo Acua (Adolphe Menjou), a local club owner who has decreed that his daughters must marry in order of age. I had heard about this film but have never seen it. first natural dancer he had worked with since his sister, Adele, had 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. The lyrics by Johnny Mercer were classy and clever. Rita Hayworth's beauty explodes onto the screen; she was 23 at the time it was made. on the Internet. Screenplay: Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano, Delmer Davies Astaire's glorious rhythm! As Acuna recites his romantic composition, his wife Delfina enters the room and, hearing her husband extolling the virtues of Maria, assumes that he has fallen in love with Maria Castro. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Astaire's glorious rhythm! :), Thanks, Ruth! "You Were Never Lovelier" from 1042 starring the very taletned dancer Fred Astaire and the beautiful Rita Hayworth. You Were Never Lovelier (1942) NR 11/19/1942 (US) Romance, Comedy 1h 37m User Score. Excellent title for Rita! I started moderating my comments because I was getting a ridiculous amount of spam, but now Blogger has begun blocking certain people, including you and Quiggy from The Midnite Drive-In. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. You Were Never Lovelier (327) 7.2 1 h 37 min 1942 Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth dance up a storm in this classic musical romance set in Buenos Aires. "Sparkled" is right! We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. 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. Play Trailer; Hayworth's glowing beauty! With a couple of beautiful songs by Jerome Kern (Oscar-nominated Dearly Beloved, I m Old Fashioned, Shorty George and the title tune), this, at heart a very standard romantic comedy, comes alive with its musical/dancing numbers. I left a comment a couple of days ago but a "mail not deliverable" notice may have been referring to it, so apologies if this is a repeat.Your article made me fall in love with this movie all over again. Search the history of over 804 billion 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. Later, Robert escorts Maria into the garden, where they confess their love for each other. The Acunas, a rich Argentine family, have the tradition that the daughters have to get married in order, oldest first. Coming Soon. The Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. He owns a hotel and is very blunt to his guests and his employees. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Five stars for the musical scenes and the dancing stars in this film. After watching the movie, I would have purchased it just to see the work of Adolf Menjou. A traditional patriarch, Mr. Acuna . Because there is so, so much you can write about, I'd prefer no duplicates . Hayworth's glowing beauty! Brimming with inside jokes, delightful musical numbers, and plenty of decadent costumes and sets, the series always features Hope and Crosby as a pair of pals who find themselves in the worst situations as they travel to such places as Morocco, Bali, and Zanzibar. Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, and Adolphe Menjou star in the musical You Were Never Lovelier. 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With a couple of beautiful songs by Jerome Kern (Oscar-nominated Dearly Beloved, I m Old Fashioned, Shorty George and the title tune), this, at heart a very standard romantic comedy, comes alive with its musical/dancing numbers. 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. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns. Latin subjects were in vogue at the time and Columbia, like other Hollywood studios, began marketing to South American moviegoers. To become the host's delight. This became an important counterbalance to Kerns tendency to compose sweet, occasionally saccharine, melodies. Because Esther's filmography isn't very large, I'll allow any topic to be claimed a maximum of two (2) times. Cinemark You're almost there! "You Were Never Lovelier": A Kern melody, Mercer lyrics, sung by Astaire to Hayworth, with a celebratory dance reprise at the films end, initiated by an armour-suited Astaire falling off a horse, and shedding his knights armour, only to reveal himself in white tie and tails. Maria, who by now is in love and eagerly awaiting the next love letter from her secret admirer, sees Bob dropping off the note and flower and assumes that he is her admirer. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! I'll try to post them as soon as I can! The one you so gallantly referred to as "the inside of a refrigerator"? Hayworth & Astaire - Awesome Team - Beautifully Done Movie, Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013, Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016. Cast & Crew Read More William A. Seiter Director Fred Astaire Robert Davis Rita Hayworth Maria Acuna Adolphe Menjou Edwardo Acuna Isobel Elsom Maria Castro Leslie Brooks Rita Hayworth's beauty explodes onto the screen; she was 23 at the time it was made. Loved it! (Astaire himself called it "exceptionally fine.") Astaire and Hayworth were magic together, and if it had not been for Ginger, I think Rita and Fred could have become the most iconic dance couple in film history. This is my favorite Rita Hayworth movie. 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. As the Patriarch of the family, his dialogue was magnificently delivered. All of the supporting cast was fabulous. Where to Watch Details Add to Watchlist Mark as Watched FuboTV Subscribers Totally Free! This musical comedy centers in South America where a wealthy businessman whom owns a hotel is looking to marry off his next in line daughter (Hayworth). Focusing on Rita and Fred is good medicine, I guess. The supporting cast are all good and the film is a lightweight comedy that works well. Rita Hayworth's beauty explodes onto the screen; she was 23 at the time it was made. Although the setting is a Latin one, Kern felt unable to compose in this style, but Astaire was determined to continue his exploration of Latin dance, which he did with the help of special arrangements by Cugat and Murphy, and the inspiration provided by the enthusiastic and talented Hayworth. Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth delivered the lyrics artfully in several classic songs. Music, Comedy. When Maria and Mrs. Castro meet Robert in the sky room, Maria holds her overcoat lapels with both hands. Dangerous When Wet (1953), Bob, Bing, and Dottie take the Road to Rio (1947), Fred and Ginger's Cinematic Farewell: The Barkleys of Broadway (1949). We are sorry. Please try again. Each day, he sends a box of orchids to his daughter, accompanied by a passionate note signed "her unknown suitor." "These Orchids": Cugat's band provides an orchestral serenade in, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 00:59. Throw in some songs and dancing and this is a good entertaining film. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and you-were-never-lovelier-1942_202109 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Sound sound Year 1942 . In YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER, she proves once again to be a stunning dancer, especially in 'shorty George and I m Old Fashioned, a sensuous moonlit duet with Astaire that is the high point of the film. But that's enough about poor, pitiful me! Musical, Original Language: Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. ), but that's another story. The masterpiece in this film is "The Shorty George", this is also worth seeing on YouTube when danced to the Jackie Wilson hit " Lifting Me Higher". You can reach me at owensmia106@gmail.com. The score received an Academy Award(r) nomination, along with nominations for Best Sound and BestSong ( Dearly Beloved ) by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. The dance to "You Were Never Lovelier" was cut from the film after the previews. 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. We also get to see Lina Romay singing with Xavier Cugats band. This musical comedy centers in South America where a wealthy businessman whom. You Were Never Lovelier. 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. Loved it! Robert "Bob" Davis (Fred Astaire) is a well-known American dancer with a weakness for betting on the horses. 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. The song "On the Beam" was written for the film but not used. Be the first one to write a review. Kern's greatest score since "Show Boat"! It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 1943. Mind you, that might be because when he dances with Rita I watch her, when he dances with Ginger I watch them both! When Maria sees Bob at her father's office, she asks her father to introduce them and invite Bob to dinner. His dialogue throughout is very funny and to be looked upon as a blueprint in life if you dont want to spend time pussy-footing around an issue. Amazingly enough, although the actor had conquered vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood, he still had many more iconic achievements to look forward to. Thanks for all the background info, too. English, Director: This film is concerned with him marrying off frosty second daughter Rita Hayworth (Maria) to a suitable young man. Stream on up to 4 devices at the same time. The sets aren't as lavish as what MGM would design for a musical, but when you have Kern doing the music and Mercer providing song lyrics, you are off to a good start. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. 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. 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The rules are the same as they have been: you can write about a. Indiana native. 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. orchestra and Dinah Shore. With his plan gone awry, Acua orders Bob to leave Buenos Aires. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. The Fifth Annual Doris Day Blogathon is here! I've been hoping TCM would play it for a while now, but no such luck.How terrible for Rita! The plot is a typical romantic comedy souffl, mildly funny, but really just there as a framework for the dance/musical numbers; it's perhaps a better film than You'll Never Get Rich in modern viewer's eyes (there's no heavy-handed patriotism) but it's a classic anyway for anyone who enjoys musicals or are fans of it's stars. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2018, FEEBLE SCRIPT DWARFED BY SUPERB DANCE SCENES, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2007, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono). Maria, his beautiful nubile daughter, refuses to seriously consider marriage. But now you've given me my after dinner story. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The musical score by Jerome Kern artfully captured the ambience perfectly in every scene. AKA: Tuesday's Orchids, Du warst nie berckender. Robert Davis: Oh but, I'm afraid I don't follow you. 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. Regal It was difficult to find sufficient rehearsal space on Columbia's stages, so the studio rented a funeral parlor at a nearby Hollywood cemetery. Menjou has 4 daughters who he would like to marry off in age order. It's been a little while since I've seen this memorable film. Realweegiemidget Reviews | Move Over, Darling (1963) Filmland Follies| Romance on the High Seas (1948) Love Letters to Old Hollywood | Lullaby of Broadway (1951) Here's Booking at You, Kid| April in Paris (1952) Taking Up Room | Calamity Jane (1953) Cinema Cities | Day and Rock Hudson Movies Meet Their Match | Day'sappearances on What's My Line? Start Shopping Sign In 97min 100% 75% English (US) Privacy Policy License Agreement Please wait. Director William A. Seiter Writers Michael Fessier Ernest Pagano Delmer Daves Stars Fred Astaire Rita Hayworth Adolphe Menjou 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). After he falls off his horse, Maria forgives him, and they begin to dance. You Were Never Lovelier (1942) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by William A. Seiter Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Louis F. Edelman . 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. 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. Cinemark However, as Fred wrote in his autobiography, "Ginger and I never felt that it was any last-time thing. 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