They Met In Argentina

A dismal effort at trying to make a film that would appeal to both South American and U.S. audiences. Hardly anyone cared too much for it, as it barely made half of the $500,000 sunk into it. Yarn centers around the efforts of Ellison, as a representative of a Texas oil baron, to secure a prize Argentine race horse; instead, he winds up falling for the horse-owner's daughter, O'Hara. The result is turbulent romance and a headache for the audience. Vila, a popular star in Argentina, was relegated to a small, subordinate role, which may have been a serious mistake as far as South American reception was concerned. Choreographer Veloz--of the well-known cinematic dance...