You Were Never Lovelier(1942)
Hayworth's glowing beauty! Astaire's glorious rhythm! Kern's greatest score since "Show Boat"!
You Were Never Lovelier Synopsis
An Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer.
You Were Never Lovelier (1942) is a romance and comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, released on November 19, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou and Isobel Elsom. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Seiter
- Writers:
- Ernest Pagano, Michael Fessier, Delmer Daves
- Producers:
- Louis F. Edelman
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Composer:
- Jerome Kern
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
You Were Never Lovelier (1942) Trailer
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You Were Never Lovelier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Astaire
as Robert Davis
Rita Hayworth
as Maria Acuña
Adolphe Menjou
as Eduardo Acuña
Isobel Elsom
as Maria Castro
Leslie Brooks
as Cecy Acuña
Adele Mara
as Lita Acuña
- Gus Schilling
Gus Schilling
as Fernando
Barbara Brown
as Delfina Acuña
Douglas Leavitt
as Juan Castro
Xavier Cugat
as Xavier Cugat
Kirk Alyn
as Julia's Groom (uncredited)
- Larry Arnold
Larry Arnold
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Seiter, written by Ernest Pagano, Michael Fessier and Delmer Daves, produced by Louis F. Edelman.
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You Were Never Lovelier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 60 ratings.
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You Were Never Lovelier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Were Never Lovelier online?
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You Were Never Lovelier (1942) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in You Were Never Lovelier?
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The main cast of You Were Never Lovelier (1942) includes Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou, Isobel Elsom and Leslie Brooks. The film was directed by William A. Seiter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Were Never Lovelier released?
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You Were Never Lovelier was released on November 19, 1942 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is You Were Never Lovelier worth watching?
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You Were Never Lovelier (1942) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for You Were Never Lovelier?
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