You Were Never Lovelier
Seen it?1942 | 97 min | Romance, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or Guys and Dolls, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
An Argentine heiress thinks a penniless American dancer is her secret admirer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William A. Seiter
- Fred AstaireRobert Davis
- Rita HayworthMaria Acuña
- Adolphe MenjouEduardo Acuña
- Isobel ElsomMaria Castro
- Leslie BrooksCecy Acuña
- Adele MaraLita Acuña
- Gus SchillingFernando
- Barbara BrownDelfina Acuña
- Douglas LeavittJuan Castro
- Xavier CugatXavier Cugat