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Rio Rita

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In a small border town, Texas Ranger Jim Stewart (John Boles) aims to catch the notorious local bandit known as Kinkajou by disguising himself as a Mexican. Once in Mexico, he falls for local girl Rita (Bebe Daniels), whose brother, Roberto (Don Alvarado), could be the criminal Jim is looking for. Meanwhile, Russian aristocrat and casino kingpin Ravinoff (Georges Renavent) attempts to seduce Rita, but she sticks with Jim, even after discovering his deception.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 10/01/2008
B-
This relic early talkie is watchable for its historical importance but its melodramatics are awkward. Go to Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat 03/22/2005
3/5
A diverting antique. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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michael d @RT16138633 12/13/2021 This was RKO's most expensive production at the time until King Kong hit. It was regarded at the time as one of the finest of screen musicals. Despite the lavish production the plot was mediocre. See more 08/21/2014 A smash hit in 1929, it's corny and charming by today's standards. See more 12/28/2012 ok western musical combo but I'm confused in the credits it talked about Technicolor photography but I didn't see any colour its all B & W. til the end party I see now. See more Read all reviews
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Luther Reed

Director

Bebe Daniels

Rita Ferguson

John Boles

Capt. Jim Stewart

Bert Wheeler

Chick Bean

Robert Woolsey

Ned Lovett

Dorothy Lee

Dolly Bean
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Synopsis In a small border town, Texas Ranger Jim Stewart (John Boles) aims to catch the notorious local bandit known as Kinkajou by disguising himself as a Mexican. Once in Mexico, he falls for local girl Rita (Bebe Daniels), whose brother, Roberto (Don Alvarado), could be the criminal Jim is looking for. Meanwhile, Russian aristocrat and casino kingpin Ravinoff (Georges Renavent) attempts to seduce Rita, but she sticks with Jim, even after discovering his deception.
Director
Luther Reed
Producer
William LeBaron
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 1, 2009
Runtime
2h 15m
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