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Rio Rita

Play trailer Poster for Rio Rita 1929,  2h 15m,  Musical/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Oct 1, 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 Mar 22, 2005
3/5
A diverting antique. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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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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Rio Rita

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Movie Info

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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