Argentine Nights Explained

Argentine Nights
Director:	Albert S. Rogell
Starring:	The Andrews Sisters The Ritz Brothers George Reeves
Studio:	Universal Pictures
Distributor:	Universal Pictures
Runtime:	72 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Argentine Nights is a 1940 musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring The Andrews Sisters. It was their first film.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

Three conmen go to Argentina to escape their creditors.

Cast

• Al Ritz
• Harry Ritz
• Jimmy Ritz
• Maxene Andrews
• Patty Andrews
• LaVerne Andrews
• Constance Moore
• George Reeves
• Peggy Moran
• Anne Nagel
• Kathryn Adams
• Ferike Boros
• Paul Porcasi

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).^[3] 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.^[4] 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.

Notes and References

1. https://books.google.com/books?id=9mE2-RxDyZsC&dq=argentine+nights+andrews+sisters&pg=PA109 The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record
2. News: 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. Schallert, Edwin. Apr 25, 1940. Los Angeles Times. 13.
3. News: Andrews Sisters Will Appear With Ritzes. Schallert, Edwin. May 15, 1940. Los Angeles Times. 13.
4. News: 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. DOUGLAS W. CHURCHILL. May 15, 1940. New York Times. 35.