You Were Never Lovelier (1942) Laserdisc

You Were Never Lovelier (1942) Laserdisc

You Were Never Lovelier (1942) is a charming musical romantic comedy set in Buenos Aires, where Fred Astaire plays Robert Davis, a talented but broke American dancer searching for work. He’s hired by wealthy nightclub owner Eduardo Acuña (Adolphe Menjou) to pose as a suitor for his second-eldest daughter, Maria (Rita Hayworth), under the guise of a secret admirer created by her father to coax her into marriage. Misunderstandings ensue, but as Robert genuinely wins Maria’s heart, they share sparkling dance numbers like “Shorty George” and the romantic “I’m Old Fashioned.” With a lively Latin-flavored soundtrack by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer, a supportive role by Xavier Cugat and his orchestra, and standout choreography by Astaire and Hayworth, the film strikes a perfect balance of wit, elegance, and musical romance.