Argentine Nights
Argentine Nights

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Argentine Nights

1940
Movie
75 min
English

An all-girl band flees to Argentina to avoid their creditors. Comedy with songs.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Albert S. RogellGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy young woman, disguised as a ranch hand, travels to Argentina to find her missing father. She unexpectedly becomes involved with a local gaucho and a group of aspiring dancers and musicians. Her true identity is eventually revealed amidst romantic entanglements and musical numbers.

Critical Reception

Argentine Nights was generally met with a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for Deanna Durbin's performance and the musical sequences. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, the film was a commercial success, appealing to audiences looking for lighthearted entertainment and Durbin's signature vocal talents.

What Reviewers Say

  • Deanna Durbin delivers a charming performance with her strong vocal abilities.

  • The film offers enjoyable musical numbers and a lighthearted, romantic story.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable and the overall execution somewhat thin.

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Fun Fact

This film marked one of Gene Kelly's earliest credited film appearances, though his dancing was not the primary focus as it would be in his later, more famous roles.

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