Rose of the Rio Grande (Monogram) (1938)

VIVACIOUS ACTRESS ALMOST NAZI BLITZKRIEG VICTIM “Movita Believed Killed in Bombing,” headlined the newspapers in 1941, following a terrific German plane raid over London. The Latin-American actress has been visiting a nurse friend when the building in which they were bil leted was bombed. Fortunately, at the hospital it was disclosed that Movita had suffereqd4*—i—@47++----A___—_—_ only a minor shake-up, and she was free to continue on a journey to a nearby town. However, she failed to get in touch with her close friends, and that is where the trouble started. “The phone wires were down, and transportation was at a standstill,’ relates Movita, co-starred with John Carroll in Monogram’s “Rose of the Rio Grande,’ now at the theatre. “It was difficult to know where anybody was, or to reach anyone. When my friends didn’t see me for a couple of days, they went to the building where I had previously told them I would be. All they saw there was rubble. Every apartment house and office in the block had been hit. They didn’t find me or hear from me, and thought I had been killed and buried in the ruins. It was strange to read my own obituary in the papers.” When Movita heard about her reported death, she hastened to get in touch with her friends, and clear up the mystery of her disappearance. While living in England and France during the war, she had several other narrow escapes. Movita had gone overseas in 1939, following her appearance in Monogram’s “Girl From Rio,’ but the war broke out and she was stranded in Europe until peace was declared. During her visit she made some English pictures, and toured for the E. N. S. A., the English version of the American USO, singing and dancing in light operettas for the Allied troops in many sectors of the European war theatre. But now she’s back in America to continue her career. Antonio Moreno, Don Alvarado, Lina Basquette and George Cleveland are among the_ supporting players in “Rose of the Rio Grande.” William Nigh was the director, and Scott R. Dunlap the producer. “Rose of the Rio Grande” is a Monogram reissue. 570.18, vie, &) ale. e.% THE CAST Rosle. sak MOVITA El Gato .. JOHN CARROLL Lugo . ANTONIO MORENO Don Jose, DON ALVARADO Anita LINA BASQUETTE ahs ee ee GEORGE CLEVELAND mebdSsiGh.—.4.-1<.. 6 DUNCAN RENALDO Castro .. GINO CORRADO Luis, MARTIN GARRALAGA Maria ROSE TURICH | TIGHT SPOT | $-1 Movita is in the clutches of “El Gato,” played by co-star John Carroll in Monogram’s re-release drama, “Rose of The Rio Grande,” now atthe. ./3...25. 2. theatre. One Col. Scene Mat No. S-1 John Carroll Due In Adventure Film (Advance) When a young Mexican aristocrat returns from abroad to find his parents slain and his lands des poiled, he schemes to gain revenge, on the brigands in Monogram’s “Rose of the Rio Grande,” due eee at the theatre. John Carroll and Movita co-star in the re-release in the romantic drama, which takes place a century ago, when the land below the bor-} der was terrorized by peon bandits. Carroll is the young man who comes home from Spain to discover his parents dead and his property ruined. He forms a band of courageous aristocrats, and under the name of “El Gato” swears to gain vengeance. His men save a lad, who reveals that his sister Movita is on the way to the border with the family jewels. “El Gato,” posing as a rebel general whom his gang had already slain, invades the lair of a rebel chieftain, where Movita pretends she is an entertainer. When the chieftain’s girl friend reveals that Movita is really an aristocrat, and the rebel leader mentions that he killed Carroll’s parents, the plot thickens. How the Cie Om Sn a ar er at Yer girl is saved and the murder avenged promises many exciting moments. Antonio Moreno, Don Alvarado, Lina Basquette, George Cleveland, Duncan Renaldo, Gino Corrado, Martin Garralaga and Rose Turich are in the cast of “Rose of the Rio Grande,’ supporting Movita and Carroll. William Nigh was the director of the Scott R. Dunlap production, and the original story by Johnston McCulley was adapted for the screen by Ralph Bettinson. THE STORY (Not for Publication) Don Ramon de Peralta returns from Spain to find his Mexican lands despoiled and his parents murdered, and swears revenge. Under the name of EI Gato he forms a band of courageous aristocrats. They save Luis, who in forms them that his sister Rosita is on the way to the border with the family jewels. At Quedabra rebel chieftain Lugo is attracted by Rosita, who pretends she is an entertainer. This arouses his girlfriend Anita, who suspects Rosita to be an aristocrat. El Gato, posing as the general of the Rebel Army whom his men have killed, goes to Quedabra to rescue Rosita. Lugo entertains the supposed “General” in the home of the Peraltas, where El Gato saves Rosita from Lugo’s advances. Anita finds Rosita’s jewels, and betrays her to Lugo. As the general, El Gato takes command and sentences Rosita to death. His aide Pedro takes the girl to EI Gato’s stronghold, where the men wait to storm the town. When Lugo boasts that he murdered the Peraltas, E] Gato reveals his real identity, and kills the bandit in a duel. El Gato’s men ride to victory, and the rightful rulers take over. When Rosita learns of El Gato’s true character, she confesses her love for him. | TEMPERAMENTAL SENORITAS | Two Column Scene Mat No. S-20 CREDITS Produced by SCOTT R. DUNLAP Assistant Producer DOROTHY REID Directed by WILLIAM NIGH Production Manager GEORGE E. KANN Photographed by GIL WARRENTON Assistant Director W. B. EASON Musical Direction HUGO REISENFELD Sound Technician W. B. SMITH Original Story by JOHNSTON McCULLEY Screenplay by RALPH BETTINSON | “ROSE OF THE RIO GRANDE” | re-release film, “Rose of The Rio Grande,” due theatre. $-21 John Carroll scorns co-star Movita’s threat of violence in Monogram’s at the Two Column Scene Mat No. S-21 JOHN CARROLL, MOVITA IN “ROSE OF THE RIO GRANDE" (Review) A stalwart performance by John Carroll in Monogram’s “Rose of The Rio Grande,” which opened yesterday at the theatre, gives the film much of its dramatic appeal. His efforts are matched by co-star Movita, whosé Latin beauty enhances the romantic background of the ad venture drama. Some 100 years ago, according to the screen story, rebel bands roamed over Mexico, creating havoc and destruction. Aristocrats were singled out and violence committed. Carroll, as a member of a wealthy family, returns from Spain and | learns that his mother and father have been killed, and _ precious lands despoiled. Revenge is _ his determination, and he accomplishes his mission by organizing a band of aristocrats. Posing as “El Cato,” he routs the rebels, kills the murderer of his parents, and saves a beautiful girl from death. Besides turning in a _ two-fisted performance as the courageous aristocrat, Carroll also sings “Ride, Amigos, Ride’ and “What Care I,” and joins Movita in “Song of The Rose.” The trio of songs by Eddie Cherkose and Charlie Rosoff are colorful and appealing. Movita makes the most of her role in a Winning manner. Antonio Moreno is fine as the arch-villain who finally gets his just desserts. Don Alvarado is good, as is Lina Basquette as the jealous girl who almost sends Movita to her death. Other top performances are turned in by George Cleveland, Duncan Renaldo, Gino Corrado and Martin Garralaga. William Nigh’s capable direction adds to the interest of “Rose of the Rio Grande,” and Scott R. Dunlap has contributed an excellent production. The original story by Johnston McCulley was adapted by Ralph Bettinson, and Hugo Reisenfeld was the musical director. The film, a Monogram re-release, never lags in interest. TALL AND SHORT When actor John Carroll has to caress his leading lady, he has to stoop, and she stands as high as possible on her toes. This situation was further complicated during the romantic scenes for Monogram’s reissue drama, “Rose of the Rio Grande,” when the six-foot, four-inch actor had as his leading lady Movita, who was a mere twelve inches shorter. The Scott R. Dunlap _ production comes to the theatre next © 0.6 e748 b's 66.6 ova Carroll, Movita in Adventure Drama As the leader of a band of courageous aristocrats, John Carroll fights to find the murderers of his parents and save Mexican lands from brigands in Monogram’s “Rose Olstne hid -Grande;” quer... 1.6. i] FRB T] OY oy Repnieene PRT theatre. Movita, the Latin beauty, is co-starred with Carroll in the dramatic outdoor film. A host of old-time screen favorites, including Antonio Moreno, Don Alvarado, Lina Basquette, George Cleveland, Duncan Renaldo, Gino Corrado, Martin Garralaga and Rose Turich, have support ing roles in the Scott R. Dunlap production. William Nigh directed the original story by Johnston McCulley, adapted for the screen by Ralph Bettinson. Hugo Reisenfeld was the musical director of the adventure film, which features three songs. “Rose of the Rio Grande” is a Monogram re-release. | MOVITA | S-3 Vivacious Movita co-stars with tall and handsome John Carroll in Monogram’s exciting film, “Rose of The Rio Grande,” now in re-release at the theatre. One Col. Scene Mat No. S-3