Rio Rita
“"SENORITA...I'M CRAZY with LOVE FOR YOU" -- BUD "HE'S CRAZY ALRIGHT...BUT I'm your DAISY" -- LOU”
Synopsis
Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican border hotel.
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Rio Rita (1942)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-30
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Bud Abbott
Doc
Lou Costello
Wishy
Kathryn Grayson
Rita Winslow
John Carroll
Ricardo Montera
Patricia Dane
Lucette Brunswick
Tom Conway
Maurice Craindall
Peter Whitney
Jake
Barry Nelson
Harry Gantley
Arthur Space
Trask
Dick Rich
Gus
Eva Puig
Marianna
Joan Valerie
Dotty
Mitchell Lewis
Julio
Eros Volusia
Herself
Norman Abbott
Hotel Laundry Boy (uncredited)
King Baggot
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
William Bailey
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Vangie Beilby
Club Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Connell, Gladys Lehman
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Rio Rita
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Richard Connell, Gladys Lehman, E.Y. Harburg
Herbert Stothart
George J. Folsey
Ben Lewis
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Richard Connell
Screenplay
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Ben Lewis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Rita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rio Rita about?
Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican border hotel.
Who directed Rio Rita?
Rio Rita was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in Rio Rita?
The principal cast of Rio Rita includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Kathryn Grayson, John Carroll, Patricia Dane.
When was Rio Rita released and how long is it?
Rio Rita was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Rio Rita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rio Rita was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rio Rita?
Rio Rita holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).