TMDb Rating
6.2/10
26 verified votes
Down Argentine Way (1940)
ComedyDramaMusicRomance
89 min
"GLAMOROUS BUENOS AIRES NIGHT LIFE WITH SOUTH AMERICAN'S TANTALIZING, TORRID-VOICED CARMEN MIRANDA"
Plot Summary
The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
How to describe this movie
- Try: "The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers."
- Try: "A 1940 film directed by Irving Cummings about the storyin which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls."
- Try: "A movie starring Don Ameche and Betty Grable about the storyin which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls."
Keywords to include
ComedyDramaMusicRomanceIrving CummingsDon AmecheBetty Grable1940
Director
Irving Cummings
Top Cast
Don AmecheBetty GrableCarmen MirandaCharlotte GreenwoodJ. Carrol Naish
More Movies Like This
Can't find that one movie?
Try our AI-powered movie finder. Describe any scene or plot detail, and we'll identify it for you in seconds.