Rio Rita
“Ziegfeld's fabulous all-talking, all-singing super screen spectacle”
Synopsis
Capt. James Stewart pursues the bandit "The Kinkajou" over the Mexican border and falls in love with Rita, though he suspects that her brother is the bandit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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RIO RITA 1929 Complete Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-24
Top Cast
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Bebe Daniels
Rita Ferguson
John Boles
Capt. Jim Stewart
Bert Wheeler
Chick Bean
Robert Woolsey
Ned Lovett
Dorothy Lee
Dolly Bean
Don Alvarado
Roberto Ferguson
Georges Renavent
Gen. Ravinoff
Helen Kaiser
Mrs. Katie Bean
Tom Smith
Texas Ranger
Richard Alexander
Gonzales
Hank Bell
Texas Ranger
Sammy Blum
Mexican Cafe Owner
Fred Burns
Wilkins
Lita Chevret
Louie's Wife
Ben Corbett
Texas Ranger
Nick De Ruiz
Padrone
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
Louie
Raymond Maurel
Singer - Leader Cimini Male Chorus
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$678K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.54x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luther Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Reed, Joseph McCarthy, Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson
- Original Title
- Rio Rita
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $678K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luther Reed
Luther Reed, Joseph McCarthy, Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson
Robert Kurrle
William Hamilton
William LeBaron, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Luther Reed
Director
William LeBaron
Producer
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Producer
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Max Rée
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
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?
Capt. James Stewart pursues the bandit "The Kinkajou" over the Mexican border and falls in love with Rita, though he suspects that her brother is the bandit.
Who directed Rio Rita?
Rio Rita was directed by Luther Reed.
Who stars in Rio Rita?
The principal cast of Rio Rita includes Bebe Daniels, John Boles, Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee.
When was Rio Rita released and how long is it?
Rio Rita was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rio Rita?
Rio Rita had a reported production budget of $678K and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (3.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rio Rita?
Rio Rita holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).