An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.
Editor's Verdict
"The only detected element for 'Flying Down to Rio' is 'Holiday Release,' which is insufficient for classification. The plot revolves entirely around romance, a business venture, and learning 'The Carioca' dance in Rio de Janeiro, with no indication that the story is set during or features Christmas themes or iconography."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
Dolores del Río
Belinha De Rezende
Gene Raymond
Roger Bond
Raul Roulien
Julio Rubeiro
Ginger Rogers
Honey Hale
Fred Astaire
Fred Ayres
Blanche Friderici
Elena De Rezende
Walter Walker
Senor De Rezende
Etta Moten
Colored Singer
Roy D'Arcy
One of the Three Greeks
Maurice Black
One of the Three Greeks
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