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Argentine Nights
Argentine Nights
Directed by	Albert S. Rogell
Starring	The Andrews Sisters; The Ritz Brothers; George Reeves
Production; company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	1940;
Running time	72 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Argentine Nights is a 1940 musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring The Andrews Sisters. It was their first film.^[1]^[2]

Plot

Three conmen go to Argentina to escape their creditors.

Cast

Production

The Ritz Brothers appeared in the film as part of a settlement with Universal following their non appearance in The Boys from Syracuse (1940).^[3] The film was meant to start production in May 1940, but the casting of the brothers meant the script had to be rewritten and shooting pushed back until 10 June.^[4] The songs 'Hit the Road' and 'Rhumboogie' were written by Hughie Prince. George Reeves also sings in the film, in the role of "El Tigre", a bandit chief.

References

^ The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record by H. Arlo Nimmo McFarland, 2004 p 109
^ Schallert, Edwin (Apr 25, 1940). "Betty Field Wins Lead in 'Duchess Rides High': Ameche, Faye Duo Again Jane Novak at Wanger's Lukas 'Escape' General Premiere Plans Told Spring Byington Signed". Los Angeles Times. p. 13.
^ Schallert, Edwin (May 15, 1940). "Andrews Sisters Will Appear With Ritzes". Los Angeles Times. p. 13.
^ DOUGLAS W. CHURCHILL (May 15, 1940). "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Fox Signs John Barrymore to Play Himself in Film Called 'The Great Profile' 'HELL BELOW' OPENS TODAY Reissue Melodrama Will Be at Criterion--New Firm to Offer French Films Start "Second Chorus" July 1 Sisters Signed Last Week Of Local Origin Stromberg Is Assigned". New York Times. p. 35.