Flying Down to Rio Movie Review 1933

The first Astaire-Rogers musical, although they are relegated to supporting status behind Del Rio and Raymond. Still, it was enough to make them stars and a team that epitomizes the height of American musical films. The slim story revolves around singer Del Rio's two suitors and receives a splendid, art deco production. Showgirls dancing on plane wings in flight provide another memorable moment.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 89 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musicals, Dance Fever, Airborne, Screen Teams: Astaire & Rogers, Rio

Cast

Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Dolores Del Rio, Eric Blore, Gene Raymond, Franklin Pangborn

Director

Thornton Freeland

Music

Vincent Youmans, Max Steiner

Producer

RKO