In the Oscar-nominated musical, Down Argentine Way, made by Fox, Don Ameche stars as Ricardo Quintana, the charming son of an Argentine horse breeder (Henry Stephenson).
Betty Grable plays a vacationing American heiress Glenda Crawford, who collects horses as a hobby. Separated by a family feud, Ricardo and Glenda go through a series of predictable misunderstandings before ending up together.
Shot on location, Down Argentine Way served to introduce Brazilian star Carmen Miranda, performing a variety of numbers with her band.
The Nicholas Brothers also perform some dance numbers.
The movie was nominated for three Oscar Awards.
Running time: 90 minutes.
Directed by Irving Cummings
Written by Darrell Ware and Karl Tunberg
DVD: June 13, 2006