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Girl from Rio
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Girl from Rio

1939-08-07 · 62 min · ★ 4.8

Crime

A newsman helps a Brazilian singer get her brother out of trouble in New York.

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Directors
Lambert Hillyer
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

MovitaMovitaMarquita Romero
Warren HullWarren HullSteven Ward
Alan BaldwinCarlos Romero aka Carl Templeton
Kay LinakerKay LinakerVicki
Clay ClementClay Clement'Mitch' Mitchell
Pamela BlakePamela BlakeAnnette Templeton
Soledad JiménezSoledad JiménezLola, Marquita's Maid
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerRoger Montgomery
Dennis MooreDennis MooreCollins
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.William W. Wilson, Lawyer
Carleton YoungCarleton YoungTony - Band Leader
Eddie KaneEddie KaneFirst Booking Agent
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsDennis Slater
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerWilliam Wilson
Lester DorrLester DorrSecond Hotel Desk clerk
Al HermanTalent Agent
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienCondor Club Headwaiter
Jack O'SheaJack O'SheaPatron of Blue Bird Gardens
Jack PerryJack PerryPatron of Blue Bird Gardens (uncredited)
Cy SchindellCy SchindellPatron of Blue Bird Gardens

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