Nancy Goes to Rio

1950
Approved
1h 40m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

643

YOUR RATING

A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.

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A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.A mother and daughter compete over the same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

643

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
This is a remake of the Deanna Durbin film It's a Date (1940). Both films were produced by Joe Pasternak, and in both the young star --- Jane Powell in this version --- sings "Musetta's Waltz" from Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Boheme."

Goofs
At dinner Nancy is advised to take calcium to prevent scurvy. Scurvy is caused by a Vitamin C deficiency, not a calcium deficiency, and takes 2-3 months to develop.

Quotes
Paul Berten: He double-crossed me, hit me when I was looking.

Crazy credits
Miss Miranda accompanied by Bando da Lua

Alternate versions
A whole musical number, "Mention My Name In Sheboygan," performed by Jane Powell and Scotty Beckett, was ultimately cut from the final film. Clips of this scene are still in existence.

Connections
Featured in That's Entertainment! III (1994)

Soundtracks
Time and Time Again
Written by Fred Spielman and Earl K. Brent
Performed by Ann Sothern (uncredited) and Danny Scholl (uncredited)

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Featured review

7/10

A Frothy Concoction Of Fun

Great production values highlight this musical comedy that revolves around a pair of misunderstandings that blossom to full effect.

With her Debbie Reynolds looks and her operatic voice, Jane Powell is wonderful as 17-year-old Nancy Barklay, a budding actress. Her mother, Frances--also an actress--is played by Ann Sothern. The two of them are wonderful together. In fact the entire cast fits together nicely in this light-hearted story that deals with music more than romance. Barry Sullivan plays Paul Berten, the man who sort of comes between them. Louis Calhern is Frances' father, an old song and dance man himself. Carmen Miranda goes full fruit basket with a couple of catchy tunes. Hans Conreid is underused as the family butler.

Technicolor brightens the screen and shows off some great sets, especially the family home in Rio. The wardrobe is striking.

Jane Powell gets to display her classical credentials with a solo from La Boheme.

"Nancy Goes to Rio" is an enjoyable excursion designed to put a smile on the face of viewers. And it does just that.