They Met in Argentina
Synopsis
A Texas oil millionaire, after failing to secure oil lands in Argentina, seeks out a famous racehorse in Buenos Aires and orders his representative to buy the nag at any price. The representative, Tim Kelly, has a love affair with Lolita O'Shea, the beautiful daughter of the prize horse's owner.
Top Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
Lolita O'Shea
James Ellison
Tim Kelly
Alberto Vila
Alberto Delmonte
Buddy Ebsen
Duke Ferrel
Robert Barrat
Don Enrique de los Santos O'Shea
Joseph Buloff
Santiago, O'Shea's Trainer
Diosa Costello
Panchita
Luis Alberni
Don Luis Jose Alfonso Frutos y Murphy (uncredited)
Carlos Barbe
Nicanor (uncredited)
Fortunio Bonanova
Pedro, Ranch Blacksmith (uncredited)
Chester Clute
B.A. Jackson, Hastings' Secretary (uncredited)
James Conaty
Board Member (uncredited)
Hans Conried
Guitar Player in Cantina (uncredited)
Ray Cooke
Seattle Sailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
Victoria Córdova
Nina Maria, Dancer (uncredited)
Paul Ellis
Gaucho (uncredited)
Kit Guard
Sailor Entering El Porteno Cantina (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Sailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins, Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady
- Original Score
- Lucien Moraweck
- Original Title
- They Met in Argentina
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins, Jack Hively
Jerome Cady, Lou Brock, Harold Daniels
Lucien Moraweck
J. Roy Hunt
Desmond Marquette
Lou Brock
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Jack Hively
Director
Jerome Cady
Screenplay
Lou Brock
Producer
Lucien Moraweck
Original Music Composer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for They Met in Argentina.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Met in Argentina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Met in Argentina about?
A Texas oil millionaire, after failing to secure oil lands in Argentina, seeks out a famous racehorse in Buenos Aires and orders his representative to buy the nag at any price. The representative, Tim Kelly, has a love affair with Lolita O'Shea, the beautiful daughter of the prize horse's owner.
Who directed They Met in Argentina?
They Met in Argentina was directed by Leslie Goodwins, Jack Hively.
Who stars in They Met in Argentina?
The principal cast of They Met in Argentina includes Maureen O'Hara, James Ellison, Alberto Vila, Buddy Ebsen, Robert Barrat.
When was They Met in Argentina released and how long is it?
They Met in Argentina was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for They Met in Argentina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Met in Argentina was composed by Lucien Moraweck.