Down Argentine Way (1940): Cast
Down Argentine Way is a 1940 comedy drama directed by Irving Cummings, starring Elena Verdugo as Argentine Dancer (uncredited), Carmen Miranda and Harold Nicholas. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down Argentine Way About?
The premise of Down Argentine Way without spoilers.
The film showcases glamorous Buenos Aires nightlife, with a dazzling parade of musical numbers. An American heiress on holiday falls for an Argentine horse breeder, sparking family opposition. Highlights include Carmen Miranda’s sultry performance of “South American Way” and a spectacular dance routine by the legendary Nicholas Brothers.
Down Argentine Way Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- horse breeder
- american
- argentina
- south america
- buenos aires argentina
- new york city
- nightclub
- father son relationship
- remake
- campy
- actress playing herself
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- horse show
- horse jumping
- horse drawn buggy
- horse breeding
- horse farm
- horse ranch
- airport
- tour guide
- chauffeur
- graveyard
- match race
- serenade
- horse trainer
- jockey
- stable
- love
- aunt
- feud
- tap dancing
- slapped in the face
- character says check please
- equestrian
- the westshester nightclub
- song and dance
- front flip
- folk dance
- douglas dc 3
- doing the splits
- horse cemetery
- playing piano and singing
- maraca
- stopwatch
- dancing on one foot
- marimba band
- bouquet of red roses
- el tigre nightclub
- thoroughbred
- female singer
Down Argentine Way Cast & Characters
Elena Verdugo leads the cast as Argentine Dancer (uncredited), with Carmen Miranda and Harold Nicholas as One of the Nicholas Brothers. Directed by Irving Cummings; 71 actors are credited in all.
- Director Irving Cummings
- Elena Verdugo as Argentine Dancer (uncredited)
- Carmen Miranda as themselves
- Harold Nicholas as One of the Nicholas Brothers
-
J. Carrol Naish as Casiano
Also Starring in Down Argentine Way
· 67 more- Henry Stephenson Don Diego Quintana
- Fortunio Bonanova Hotel Manager
- Don Ameche Ricardo Quintana
- Sam Harris Westchester Club Patron (uncredited)
- Larry Steers Westchester Club Patron (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse Nightclub Patron / Racetrack Stands Spectator (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Waiter (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Party Guest (uncredited)
- Frank Puglia Montero
- Suzanne Ridgway Argentine Girl (uncredited)
- Charles Judels Dr. Arturo Padilla
- Ronald R. Rondell Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Barry Norton Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
- George Humbert Martinez (uncredited)
- Eddie Hall Applauding Spectator in Stands at Horse Show (uncredited)
- Alberto Morin Race Bettor (uncredited)
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- Julian Rivero Horse Owner (uncredited)
- Eugene Borden Club Rendezvous Waiter (uncredited)
- Betty Grable Glenda Crawford
- Gregory Gaye Sebastian
- Helen Dickson Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jean Del Val Señor Rufino (uncredited)
- Leonid Kinskey Tito Acuna
- Chris-Pin Martin Esteban
- Joe Dominguez Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
- David Thursby Head Horse Groom (uncredited)
- Edward Fielding Willis Crawford
- Rafael Alcayde Señor Vallergo (uncredited)
- Fred Malatesta Horserace Loser at Fiesta (uncredited)
- Armand Kaliz Hotel Manager
- Frank Yaconelli Horserace Loser at Fiesta (uncredited)
- Lowden Adams Westchester Waiter (uncredited)
- Paul Ellis Racetrack Official (uncredited)
- Charlotte Greenwood Binnie Crawford
- Fayard Nicholas One of the Nicholas Brothers
- Franco Corsaro Man at Racetrack (uncredited)
- Dorothy White Dancer (uncredited)
- Francisco Marín Ship's Officer (uncredited)
- Eddie Conrad Anastasio
- Robert Conway Jimmy Blake
- Kay Aldridge Helen Carson
- Lucio Villegas Señor Gonzales (uncredited)
- Bobby Stone Panchito
- Thornton Edwards Gaucho (uncredited)
- Juan Duval Man at Racetrack (uncredited)
- Bill Seckler Member of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Nino Bellini Doorman at Carmen Miranda's (uncredited)
- Aloysio de Oliveira Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
- Marvin Bailey Member of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Mack McLean Member of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Six Hits and a Miss Six Hits and a Miss
- Pauline Byrne The Miss of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Vince Degen Member of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Aníbal Augusto Sardinha Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
- Andre Cuyas Waiter (uncredited)
- Howard Hudson Member of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Paul Portanova Racetrack Official (uncredited)
- Jerry Preshaw Member of Six Hits and a Miss (uncredited)
- Catherine Dowling Specialty
- Thomas Dowling Specialty
- Pepe Guizar Specialty
- Flores Bros. Specialty
- Oswaldo de Moraes Eboli Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
- Hélio Jordão Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
- Afonso Osório Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
- Armando Osório Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
- Stênio Osório Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
Cars in Down Argentine Way
8 cars on screen, including the Rolls-Royce Phantom I and the Indian Chief.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Important role -
Indian Chief Minor role -
1939 Packard Custom Super Eight Minor role -
Rolls-Royce unknown Minor role
Down Argentine Way Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Στη Μαγεμένη Αργεντινή” and “Galopp ins Glück”.
- Also known as
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- Στη Μαγεμένη Αργεντινή
- Galopp ins Glück
- Serenata Tropical
- Sous le ciel d'Argentine
- Notti argentine
- Serenata argentina
- 阿根廷游记
- В гостях у Аргентины
- 다운 아젠틴 웨이
- Dansa, senorita!
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Down Argentine Way FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Down Argentine Way, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Down Argentine Way released?
Down Argentine Way was released on October 11, 1940.
Who directed Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way was directed by Irving Cummings.
More films by Irving Cummings Who is in the cast of Down Argentine Way?
Down Argentine Way stars Elena Verdugo as Argentine Dancer (uncredited), Carmen Miranda and Harold Nicholas as One of the Nicholas Brothers, among 71 credited actors.
Does Down Argentine Way have a post-credit scene?
No. Down Argentine Way has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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