Review of Flying Down to Rio (1933) by Jennifer A — 19 Apr 2013
It is hard to imagine that Fred Astaire, who had a miles-long reputation as a musical comedy stage star, was humiliated with FIFTH billing (behind Ginger Rogers!) and given weak comedy bits even by the musical film standards of the period.
What's more, his one dance with Rogers was pasted into the endless "Carioca" production number with a cast of thousands of chorus dancers, and a lady who was billed as "The Colored Singer.
" Speaking of billing, the dependably prissy Franklyn Pangborn was not even listed on the credits and he had more business than Eric Blore, who was billed. All in all, it's a fun movie, with the usual silly type of plot, highlighted by the title song, in which chorus girls were strapped to the wings of planes, supposedly for the enjoyment of hotel guests hundreds of feet below.
The film was graced by a good Vincent Youmans score, including the additional songs, "Orchids in the Moonlight" and "Music Makes Me.".
This review of Flying Down to Rio (1933) was written by Jennifer A on 19 Apr 2013.
Flying Down to Rio has generally received positive reviews.
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