Capt. James Stewart pursues the bandit "The Kinkajou" over the Mexican border and falls in love with Rita.

Is Rio Rita worth your time today? If you’re a fan of seeing how movies used to be made when sound was still a scary new toy, then yes. But honestly, if you can’t stand operettas or people singing directly at the lens for five minutes straight, you will probably want to pull your hair out by the second act. It’s a hug...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Luther Reed

Henry Edwards
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"Is Rio Rita worth your time today? If you’re a fan of seeing how movies used to be made when sound was still a scary new toy, then yes. But honestly, if you can’t stand operettas or people singing directly at the lens for five minutes straight, you will probably want to pull your hair out by the second act. It’s a huge, clunky, fascinating piece of history. I watched it late at night, and I’m still not sure if I actually liked it or if I was just hypnotized by the sheer scale of it all. 🌵 The..."
Eva Rosita
Guy Bolton, Luther Reed, Fred Thompson
United States
Musical, Western, Comedy

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