Rio Rita(1929)
Ziegfeld's fabulous all-talking, all-singing super screen spectacle
Rio Rita Synopsis
Capt. James Stewart pursues the bandit "The Kinkajou" over the Mexican border and falls in love with Rita, though he suspects that her brother is the bandit.
Rio Rita (1929) is a romance, western and music film directed by Luther Reed, released on September 15, 1929 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Bebe Daniels, John Boles, Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Luther Reed
- Writers:
- Luther Reed, Joseph McCarthy, Guy Bolton
- Producers:
- William LeBaron, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Kurrle
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $678,000
- Revenue:
- $2,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Rio Rita (1929) Trailer
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Rio Rita Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bebe Daniels
as Rita Ferguson
John Boles
as Capt. Jim Stewart
Bert Wheeler
as Chick Bean
Robert Woolsey
as Ned Lovett
Dorothy Lee
as Dolly Bean
Don Alvarado
as Roberto Ferguson
Georges Renavent
as Gen. Ravinoff
- Helen Kaiser
Helen Kaiser
as Mrs. Katie Bean
- Tom Smith
Tom Smith
as Texas Ranger
Richard Alexander
as Gonzales
Hank Bell
as Texas Ranger
Sammy Blum
as Mexican Cafe Owner
Key crew
Directed by Luther Reed, written by Luther Reed, Joseph McCarthy and Guy Bolton, produced by William LeBaron and Florenz Ziegfeld Jr..
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Rio Rita Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Rio Rita – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rio Rita online?
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Rio Rita (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rio Rita?
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The main cast of Rio Rita (1929) includes Bebe Daniels, John Boles, Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey and Dorothy Lee. The film was directed by Luther Reed. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rio Rita released?
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Rio Rita was released on September 15, 1929 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Rio Rita worth watching?
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Rio Rita (1929) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, western and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rio Rita?
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Yes. The official Rio Rita trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.