

Girl from Rio
1939-08-07 · 62 min · ★ 4.8
A newsman helps a Brazilian singer get her brother out of trouble in New York.
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Production details
- Directors
- Lambert Hillyer
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
MovitaMarquita Romero
Warren HullSteven Ward
Kay LinakerVicki
Clay Clement'Mitch' Mitchell
Pamela BlakeAnnette Templeton
Soledad JiménezLola, Marquita's Maid
Richard TuckerRoger Montgomery
Dennis MooreCollins
Edward Peil Sr.William W. Wilson, Lawyer
Carleton YoungTony - Band Leader
Eddie KaneFirst Booking Agent
Lee PhelpsDennis Slater
Byron FoulgerWilliam Wilson
Lester DorrSecond Hotel Desk clerk
William H. O'BrienCondor Club Headwaiter
Jack O'SheaPatron of Blue Bird Gardens
Jack PerryPatron of Blue Bird Gardens (uncredited)
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