

They Met in Argentina
1941-04-25 · 77 min · ★ 5.2
A Texas oil millionaire, after failing to secure oil lands in Argentina, seeks out a famous racehorse in Buenos Aires and orders his representative to buy the nag at any price. The representative, Tim Kelly, has a love affair with Lolita O'Shea, the beautiful daughter of the prize horse's owner.
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- Directors
- Leslie Goodwins, Jack Hively
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Maureen O'HaraLolita O'Shea
James EllisonTim Kelly
Alberto VilaAlberto Delmonte
Buddy EbsenDuke Ferrel
Robert BarratDon Enrique de los Santos O'Shea
Joseph BuloffSantiago, O'Shea's Trainer
Diosa CostelloPanchita
Luis AlberniDon Luis Jose Alfonso Frutos y Murphy (uncredited)
Fortunio BonanovaPedro, Ranch Blacksmith (uncredited)
Chester CluteB.A. Jackson, Hastings' Secretary (uncredited)
Hans ConriedGuitar Player in Cantina (uncredited)
Paul EllisGaucho (uncredited)
Kit GuardSailor Entering El Porteno Cantina (uncredited)
Charlie HallSailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
George J. LewisReporter at the Racetrack (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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