Flying Down to Rio (1933)

In the sun-drenched city of Miami, Roger Bond, a charismatic band leader with a penchant for piloting and flirting, finds himself and his lively troupe, the Yankee Clippers, jobless after a flirty encounter with the enchanting Belinha de Resende. Fate smiles upon the band when they're enlisted to jazz up the opening night of the luxurious Hotel Atlântico in scenic Rio de Janeiro. An unexpected meeting in the hotel hall leaves Roger offering Belinha, who's missed her flight, a ride to Rio in his plane. When a mechanical hiccup forces them to land on a remote island, Roger seizes the opportunity to mend his plane, but pretends otherwise to steal a night alone with the captivating Belinha. However, his advances are met with resistance from Belinha, who's betrothed to the Brazilian, Júlio. Finding another way to Rio, she leaves Roger grappling with his feelings while unknowingly introducing him to her fiancé, Júlio. As the Yankee Clippers prepare to set the stage ablaze at the hotel's opening, they face a roadblock—powerful bankers scheming to bankrupt the hotel owner dispatch the police due to a missing permit. In a stroke of genius, Fred Ayres, Roger's friend, and fellow musician, suggests an airborne show to entertain the guests, defying the odds. Meanwhile, a lovesick Roger contemplates leaving Brazil and the woman he's fallen for, deciding to leave Belinha to her impending nuptials with Júlio. Unbeknownst to him, the grand airborne spectacle and the rhythm of Rio give Júlio some intriguing thoughts. A whirlwind of music, romance, and high-flying adventure, 'Flying Down to Rio' takes you on an unforgettable journey where love is as unpredictable as a plane caught in a tailwind.

Flying Down to Rio is a comedy movie featuring Dolores del Río and directed by Thornton Freeland.

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