Blanche Frederici, Dolores Del Rio, Etta Moten

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Unrated, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Thornton Freeland

Release Date: December 22, 1933

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DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006

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  • November 1, 2009
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  • February 24, 2009
    When I say that this is the least satisfying of the Ginger & Fred movies, I want you to understand two things. First, it was their first together so they were cast in supporting roles. Hence they are not meant to dominate the scene. Second, they were paired, I believe, by happ...( read more)enstance, but you can believe that once the power brokers saw what they had done, they rubbed their hands together with great glee and just knew that they would have to make more movies with this charismatic couple. Thus the string began.

    So while this may be the least satisfying of the Ginger and Fred series, that's because it functioned as the discovery of Ginger and Fred. As it is, they are still great together -- and they only got better.

    This is definitely, from a historical perspective on them, a Rogers and Astaire must-see. You will only appreciate what came later all the more. And quite frankly, the airplane wing dancing is the bomb, even without them.

  • May 27, 2009
    definitely interesting, but not that outstanding. I'm glad Fred & Ginger's lone dance number caught enough attention to warrant future pairings--they almost get lost amidst the boring leads, the minimal dry humour, and the transitional editing that felt like a 1930s PowerPoint p...( read more)resentation. a few hints of clever effects work, and the film was entertaining enough, but it's absolutely no comparison to peak-form F&G.
  • June 21, 2008
    This is a great movie classic
  • April 29, 2008
    The Carioca features a fabulous piece of choreography and - for the first time, the fabulous partnership of Fred and Ginger dancing like the God and Goddess that they are. That final number with all those girls dancing on top of airplanes is entertaining too - sensational for the...( read more) time in fact. Unfortunately the rest of the cast is nowhere near as engaging as Fred and Ginger who only have supporting roles here. Neverteless they easily steal the movie and they are the only reason why this one is worth watching.
  • January 9, 2008
    It is nice to see what Fred and Ginger can do in supporting roles rather than leading roles in this film, and the overall story is good.
    There are a few things within this film which lower the rating a little but it is still well worth a watch and the Carioca is great, but mayb...( read more)e a little long for some peoples tastes.
  • November 25, 2007
    Overall, the movie was ok. Without a doubt, Fred & Ginger definitely stood out. It's no wonder why they became stars through this movie.
  • October 16, 2007
    QUE PUEDO DECIR... GRACIAS A ESTA PELICUAL AMO LOS MUSICALES...
  • May 15, 2007
    The first outing of Fred and Ginger! Plus, the Carioca!
  • February 12, 2007
    Giger Rogers and Fred Astaire are teamed up once again for a romantic and pleasant time. Dolores Del Rio and Gene Raymond help this swiftly moving romantic plot along - was one of Del Rios best character portrayal. One of the many classicals you don't want to miss.....

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