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They Met in Argentina
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They Met in Argentina

1941-04-25 · 77 min · ★ 5.2

Romance · Comedy · Music

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'HaraMaureen O'HaraLolita O'Shea
James EllisonJames EllisonTim Kelly
Alberto VilaAlberto VilaAlberto Delmonte
Buddy EbsenBuddy EbsenDuke Ferrel
Robert BarratRobert BarratDon Enrique de los Santos O'Shea
Joseph BuloffJoseph BuloffSantiago, O'Shea's Trainer
Diosa CostelloDiosa CostelloPanchita
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniDon Luis Jose Alfonso Frutos y Murphy (uncredited)
Carlos BarbeNicanor (uncredited)
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaPedro, Ranch Blacksmith (uncredited)
Chester CluteChester CluteB.A. Jackson, Hastings' Secretary (uncredited)
James ConatyBoard Member (uncredited)
Hans ConriedHans ConriedGuitar Player in Cantina (uncredited)
Ray CookeSeattle Sailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
Victoria CórdovaNina Maria, Dancer (uncredited)
Paul EllisPaul EllisGaucho (uncredited)
Kit GuardKit GuardSailor Entering El Porteno Cantina (uncredited)
Charlie HallCharlie HallSailor in Cantina Brawl (uncredited)
Jack HivelySailor (uncredited)
George J. LewisGeorge J. LewisReporter at the Racetrack (uncredited)

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