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Actors: Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth
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Set in Argentina, this film stars Rita Hayworth as the daughter of wealthy and powerful Mr. Acuņa, and Fred Astaire as a New York dancer trying to get a job as a performer at Mr. Acuņa's hotel. Beautiful Maria Acuņa (Rita Hayworth) has yet to show interest in any man, which upsets her two younger sisters since Mr. Acuņa insists that his daughters be married in order according to their age. Mr. Acuņa in particular despairs of his daughter's lack of suitors, so he decides to construct one for her. He sends her flowers and romantic notes in hopes that they will thaw Maria's heart and elicit romantic feelings for her mysterious beau. But then a mix-up occurs and Mr. Acuņa is forced to produce a real suitor for his daughter. He hires Robert Davis (Astaire), agreeing to give him a contract to perform at his hotel, if Robert can convince his daughter that he is a terrible suitor so that she loses interest in him and finds someone more suitable. However, despite Mr. Acuņa's efforts, Maria starts to fall in love with Robert, and Robert begins to fall in love with Maria. But when Maria discovers the deception, she becomes furious and Robert decides to do whatever it takes to win her back.
A 1940s musical, this film features several songs and, of course, dance numbers with both Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.
--Quortoth, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- matchmaker help
- dating someone for bet/gag
Kind of comedy
- musical
How much humor v. drama
- Somewhat more humor than serious drama
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- dancer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) very skinny
Events of movie makes character more...
- happy
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) ample bosom & buttocks
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) fat
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Hispanic/Latinic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
The Americas (not US):
Yes
The Americas:
- South
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- full of laughter
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
If lots of song/dance...
- lot of singing and dancing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Broadway musical
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