Nancy Goes to Rio

Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

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    (79 ratings)

Ann Sothern closed out her MGM contract with the Technicolor musical Nancy Goes to Rio. As Frances Elliot, Sothern is billed second to Jane Powell, who plays Nancy Barklay. A popular Broadway star, Frances heads to Rio for R&R before starting her next production. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Frances,… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By
Robert Z. Leonard
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Mar 10, 1950 Wide
On DVD
Jan 22, 1992

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Who could completely resist a picture with Carmen Miranda having a bowl of fruit on top of her head?

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    Splashy and elaborate musical is tuneful and humorous. Ann Sothern, Jane Powell and Louis Calhern all give funny spirited performances in a plot that is of course absurd. Carmen Miranda is along for the ride and her outfits are a sight to behold! Her umbrella number is a feast for… More

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