February 19, 1970

Rio Rita (1929) ***

Charming musical with a superlative musical score. The "Out On The Loose" number (photo) probably inspired Busby Berkeley. Songs and dance numbers:

"Jumping Bean"  **
"River Song"  **
"Rio Rita"  ***
"Siesta Time"  **
"The Rangers' Song"  **
"You're Always In My Arms"  **
"Spanish Shawl"  **
"Out On The Loose"  ***
"Poor Fool"  *
"If You're In Love You'll Waltz"  *
"Over The Boundry Line"  *
"Sweetheart We Need Each Other"  **
"You're Always In My Arms" (reprise)  *