Two of the Best Betty Grable Musicals- Down Argentina Way and Moon Over Miami- Great Music, Marvelous Plots

Betty Grable

Born Saint Louis - December 18, 1916

Died Santa Monica, California- July 2, 1973

Down Argentina Way - 1940 - The Movie that Made her a Super Star

. Down Argentine Way is a 1940 American Technicolor musical film starring Betty Grable, Don Ameche, and Carmen Miranda. The film was directed by Irving Cummings and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.

The film tells the story of Glenda Crawford (Grable), an American heiress who falls in love with Ricardo Quintana (Ameche), a wealthy Argentinean horse breeder. However, their love is forbidden because their fathers have a long-standing feud. Glenda and Ricardo must overcome their families' objections in order to be together.

The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Betty Grable's career as a Hollywood star. It was also the first of a series of Latin American-themed movies that became very popular with American audiences in the 1940s.

The film's soundtrack was also a success, and it featured several popular songs, including "Down Argentine Way", "Tico Tico", and "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat".

Down Argentine Way is a classic Hollywood musical that is full of color, romance, and music. It is a must-see for fans of Betty Grable, Don Ameche, and Carmen Miranda.

I really enjoyed watching this movie.

Moon Over Miami

Moon Over Miami is the story of two sisters who travel to Miami from Texas in search of search of rich husbands. With the help of their aunt Susan (Greenwood), the sisters pose as wealthy socialites and soon meet two eligible bachelors, Phil O'Neil (Ameche) and Jeff Boulton (Cummings).

Moon Over Miami was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $4 million at the box office. The film was praised for its colorful Technicolor cinematography, its catchy songs, and its charming performances by the cast

Here are some of the things that make Moon Over Miami a classic film:

The colorful Technicolor cinematography, which captures the beauty of Miami in the 1940s.

The catchy songs, which were written by Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin.

The charming performances by the cast, especially Betty Grable, Don Ameche, and Robert Cummings.

The witty dialogue, which is full of clever double entendres.

The light-hearted story, which is perfect for a summer afternoon.

I do not have a favourite between these two delightful musicals.

Betty Grable starred in nearly 40 musicals. For sure I will return to her .

Mel Ulm