DOWNLOAD OPTIONS download 1 file . with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. tapping feet wouldn't disrupt the proceedings. From their This is my favorite Rita Hayworth movie. Thanks for all the background info, too. younger sisters with no chance of tying the knot until she gives in, Menjou Please use a different way to share. Amazon has encountered an error. retired from their stage act. Bravo, gorgeously illustrated and beautifully written essay on a Hayworth gem! Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. 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). Robert Davis: Would it be rude of me to inquire if there is any insanity in your family? 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. Love this film with Rita and Fred dancing up a storm.. 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. "You Were Never Lovelier" is the second and final pairing of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in a musical format. William Seiter's film comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. Astaires number also inspired. classic "I'm Old Fashioned" as a perfect expression of Hayworth's Overview. The next day, Acuna insists that Robert honor their deal by convincing Maria that he was only courting her to win a contract with her father. After threatening to expose Robert, Acuna offers to compose a farewell note to Maria. Menjou has 4 daughters who he would like to marry off in age order. And if you're running a bit late, no worries -- I'll still accept it! 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 . I will say that if any of her work with Van Johnson is taken the maximum number of times, I'll still be holding my annual Van blogathon in August (which I'll be announcing very soon), so you'll have another chance to cover it. 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. "The Shorty George": Required more rehearsal time than all other dances together. were using an ice bucket to cool soft drinks, and one time he dipped his Plot-wise, it is a play of mistaken motivations and nice misunderstandings, but the satisfying ending is of course at hand. character, the hit "Dearly Beloved" for Astaire's pose as her secret Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Fred and Rita always struck me as a slightly odd pairing when you put them together, but Rita was Fred's favourite dancing partner and their chemistry and the great choreography make the film. Rita Hayworth's beauty explodes onto the screen; she was 23 at the time it was made. The Acunas, a rich Argentine family, have the tradition that the daughters have to get married in order, oldest first. When Delfina accuses her husband of infidelity, Mrs. Castro's husband Juan challenges him to a duel. Upon meeting Maria that night, Robert is overwhelmed by her beauty and resists an impulse to kiss her by excusing himself to meet Cugat. Privacy Policy The musical score by Jerome Kern artfully captured the ambience perfectly in every scene. 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. Michael Fessier, Please try again. 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It affected Rita a lot psychologicaly :(, Music in My Heart is still one I need to see. When night club owner LikeAstaire, Hayworth was a perfectionist and they spent days going over each number. [5] producer Music by Leigh Harline . After he loses his money gambling in Buenos Aires, he goes looking for a job with Eduardo Acua, the wealthy owner of a nightclub. Life has made it hard to keep up with my blog, but I'm going to try my best to stick with my annual blogathons, including my Doris Day one. He was the best dancer ever in Hollywood and I believe the same of Rita being best female dancer. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and I'm so sorry about your comments not going through! Instead, he and lyricist Johnny Mercer supplied the When it comes time to jump in the water, though, Katy only dips her toe in and turns her attention to the book she brought, which is such a fun bait-and-switch. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. rehearsals while he was developing their routines. 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 . During Julia's wedding reception, Bob is attracted to Maria, but his advances are rebuffed by Maria, who refuses to talk to him. 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. on the Internet. When a room-sized load of orchids fails to convince Maria to change her mind, Robert takes Acuna's suggestion, and dresses up as a knight in shining armour. When Maria and Mrs. Castro meet Robert in the sky room, Maria holds her overcoat lapels with both hands. 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. 1h 37m, Distributor: From the moment the opening credits started, this movie had me hook, line, and sinker. room over a funeral parlor for dance rehearsals. 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. whose gambling losses strand him in Buenos Aires. The following received Academy Award nominations:[7]. All of the supporting cast was fabulous. English, Director: Synopsis An Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer. While Mr. Acua tries to defend himself, Bob and Maria come into the office, where Bob has to confess that he hasn't been writing the love-letters to Acua's daughter, disappointing Maria, who apologizes to Maria Castro. (uncredited) Cinematography by Ted Tetzlaff . original, Release Date (Streaming): We also get to see Lina Romay singing with Xavier Cugats band. Acuna has decreed that his daughters must wed in the order of their ages, and consequently, his two youngest daughters, Cecy and Lita, anxiously await the betrothal of thier romantically disinclined older sister Maria. This is my favorite Rita Hayworth movie. A great informative article Michaela! She keeps up with Astaire and it is these dancing sections that we are watching for. Rita Hayworth, so the film was set in a Hollywood version of Buenos Aires, working in that style. You Were Never Lovelier is as conventional as they come for one thing, Maria's story revolves only around romance while Robert gets a subplot about wrangling a job from Acua but Maria's ability to negotiate the patriarchal restraints of her father and assert her complexity represents the unexpectedly and weirdly feminist ways in which 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. Mind you, that might be because when he dances with Rita I watch her, when he dances with Ginger I watch them both! 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. Announcing the Sixth Annual Doris Day Blogathon! Their perfectionism paid off, however, in elegant and precise dance sequences. Ernest Pagano, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Black & White, Multiple Formats. 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. 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. 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. When Mrs. Castro responds that Maria needs to be intrigued by a man, Acuna decides to invent a mystery admirer for his daughter. 12 Favorites. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. This film is concerned with him marrying off frosty second daughter Rita Hayworth (Maria) to a suitable young man. Copyright Fandango. Finally, Pop tells Katy to do her laps before breakfast. She begrudgingly obliges, and in she goes, baseball cap and all, doing a simple but wonderful underwater swim -- until she suddenly hears some advertisement jingle that breaks her out of her peaceful rou, With the exception of 1962's Road to Hong Kong , the "Road" movies starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour are some of the funniest, weirdest comedies that ever came out of classic Hollywood. That family connection had helped him overcome his doubts about working Released November 19th, 1942, 'You Were Never Lovelier' stars Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou, Isobel Elsom The NR movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 37 min, and received a user score . You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no return shipping charges. Thanks also for hosting this blogathon; a wonderful tribute to Rita. She keeps up with Astaire and it is these dancing sections that we are watching for. Rita Hayworth's beauty explodes onto the screen; she was 23 at the time it was made. Bob's friend, bandleader Xavier Cugat, invites him to perform at the wedding of Acua's eldest daughter, Julia, Acua insists his daughters must wed in order of age, from oldest to youngest. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. Rio before the setting was changed to Argentina, and the Argentine Sadly it would mark Astaire's last teaming with Hayworth. Her father (part due to alcholism) was a violent and abusive man. Fred Astaire gets the award for most versatile--singing, dancing and comedic timing. 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 Esther Williams is going to read about farming instead of swim?! Reviews There are no reviews yet. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. This is my favorite Rita Hayworth movie. 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. It's poignant and the kiss at the end of the film display the beauty and elegance that Astaire and Hayworth had together. The song "Dearly Beloved" was nominated for an Academy Award and the picture was also nominated for Best Sound Recording and Best Score. This post is really supposed to be about something happy: the return of my Doris Day blogathon! You Were Never Lovelier Fred Astaire (Actor), Rita Hayworth (Actor), William A. Seiter (Director) Rated: NR Format: DVD 337 ratings IMDb 7.2/10.0 $3700 FREE Returns DVD $37.00 VHS Tape $27.96 DVD $23.71 $23.71 DVD May 25, 2004 DVD Video 1 $37.00 $33.95 $4.17 Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. funeral procession went by the hall, they had to stop so the music and A must for Astaire fans and an absolute necessity for anyone who likes Rita Hayworth. (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 . 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. He was the best dancer ever in Hollywood and I believe the same of Rita being best female dancer. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. An Average Plot with Great Musical Scenes of Astaire and Rita Hayworth, Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016. 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. "Man, that's a hunk of woman!" Thanks, Virginie! Although it was nominated for a Best Original Song Academy Award and became a huge hit, particularly at weddings, I feel like the tune has been forgotten, which is such a shame. Upon hearing of his friend's dilemma, Cugat suggests that Robert showcase his talent at Julia's wedding reception. . the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "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. I watch these films because I really enjoy watching the great dancing of Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth. She is absolutely luminous in this movie, especially when she is dancing. Music, Comedy. Unlike many of his The UK DVD release has no extras other than trailers; English subtitles are available if required. Enjoy! Wearing a tight gold lamgown with a slit down the center to show off her legs and sporting a fake black eye and loose hair, Lucy had been filming for Da, Every August, TCM dedicates one day to one exclusive star. When that made the AKA: Tuesday's Orchids, Du warst nie berckender. The character played by Fred Astaire says he is from Omaha, Nebraska- Astaire's real-life birthplace. Loved it! Orchestra (Themselves), Lina Romay (Herself). However, he was quite an horrible man (the father not Fred! With the pandemic still ongoing, work being crazy, and other more personal issues, my creativity and writing ability have just been zapped. Be the first one to, You Were Never Lovelier 1942 Rita Hayworth, Fred Astaire, Adolph Menjou, you-were-never-lovelier-1942-rita-hayworth-fred-astaire-adolph-menjou, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Fun movie from the 1940's and sure enough, Rita was never lovlier. You Were Never Lovelier subtitles. 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. It doesn't matter as Astaire and Hayworth belong together in the movies. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Director William A. Seiter Writers Michael Fessier Ernest Pagano Delmer Daves Stars Fred Astaire Rita Hayworth Adolphe Menjou When Maria sees Bob at her father's office, she asks her father to introduce them and invite Bob to dinner. categories. comment. He was the best dancer ever in Hollywood and I believe the same of Rita being best female dancer. I watch these films because I really enjoy watching the great dancing of Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth. Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022. "You Were Never Lovelier" and "I'm Old Fashioned" are darling as well, and "The Shorty George" is incredibly fun. -- and today I bring you the first of those. He had perfected the Fred Astaire happy-go lucky, self deprecating charmer who happens to be the world's greatest dancer while she is blossoming like the first rose bud of a warm spring and ready for movie stardom. 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. Astaire and Hayworth previously starred together in the 1941 Columbia film You'll Never Get Rich (see below). The score received an Academy Award(r) nomination, along with nominations for Best Sound and BestSong ( Dearly Beloved ) by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. I've waited a while to review this since buying the DVD. 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. You Were Never Lovelier (1942) dir. After Maria sees Robert delivering the flowers, she thinks that he is her secret admirer and asks her father to invite him to the house. "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. To be honest the storyline in the films holds no attraction and I am just waiting for the dancing sequences to come along. The music was composed by Jerome Kern and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Latin countries were one. In my view she was then, and still is now, the most beautiful woman ever to grace the silver screen and, in this film, she was `never lovelier' (and I have seen Gilda and Cover Girl - many times!). They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. 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". 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. I love Rita!! Though it didn't receive great reviews, the movie was fun to watch from start to finish. The situation created ample opportunities for dance numbers as 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. Watchlist. Kern's greatest score since "Show Boat"! 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. Cinemark You Were Never Lovelier (1942) - Turner Classic Movies You Were Never Lovelier Brief Synopsis An Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer. 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 Screenplay: Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano, Delmer Davies It's shame they didn't make more films together, but their paths never crossed again professionally. The Shorty George - You Were Never Lovelier (1942) lalmonmass 2.22K subscribers Subscribe 124K views 5 years ago Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire in "You Were Never Lovelier" (1942). I hate that we only got two films from Rita and Fred. According to Astaires biography, he worked out all the numbers with Hayworth while rehearsing above a funeral parlour. This page was last changed on 20 June 2022, at 10:22. In Acuna's waiting room, Robert encounters his old friend, Xavier Cugat, who is entertaining at the hotel with his band. Loving and Fighting Furiously: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. I think his caricature of Menjou is spot-on. (I'm an absolute sucker for animated credits.) Obsessed with way too many things, including Katharine Hepburn, collecting records, Cary Grant's face, buying movies, Esther Williams, the Eiffel Tower, and becoming the next Eve Arden. Uploaded by Maria, his beautiful nubile daughter, refuses to seriously consider marriage. However, as Fred wrote in his autobiography, "Ginger and I never felt that it was any last-time thing. You Were Never Lovelier (1942) is the second pairing of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth, and it is a very good musical filled with Jerome Kern's songs. I've waited a while to review this since buying the DVD. 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. Astaire and Hayworth rehearsed most of their routines in a funeral parlor. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. You Were Never Lovelier. The lyrics by Johnny Mercer were classy and clever. Synopsis 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. 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. 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. 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. Genre: orchestra and Dinah Shore. Her costumes were magnificent; kudos to Irene who was her gown designer. I believe I read somewhere that Astaire gave her the greatest compliment of all when he would not say that Rita was his "favorite" partner but that she was the most skilled and best dancer of all his partners. Interesting that Fred was friend with Rita's father. Bob Davis (Fred Astaire), an American dancer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finds himself desperate for work after losing all his money. You Were Never Lovelier 1942 Directed by William A. Seiter Synopsis Hayworth's glowing beauty! :), Thanks, Ruth! We expected to do another picture or so when the right time came along." The film, a Hollywood remake of the 1941 Argentine romantic comedy Los martes, orqudeas (On Tuesdays, Orchids),[3] is set in Buenos Aires. -- leaves the house one by one as they sing "I Got Out of Bed on the Right Side" and march to their swimming hole for their daily exercise routine. Cinematography: Ted Tetzlaff DVD WILL NOT WORK ON A REGULAR USA (REGION A\1 PLAYER. Amazingly enough, although the actor had conquered vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood, he still had many more iconic achievements to look forward to. rehearsals too somber, Astaire distracted Hayworth with little jokes. Carlos A. Olivari, All of the supporting cast was fabulous. Whenever I want to smile from ear to ear and witness beauty in every dimension, this movie delivers time and time again. The film is a reworking of the 1941 Argentine musical Los martes, orqudeas (On Tuesdays, Orchids) directed by Francisco Mgica. 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