Escape to Paradise
1939 film by Erle C. Kenton
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Escape to Paradise is a 1939 American film directed by Erle C. Kenton.[1]
Directed byErle C. Kenton
Written byIan McLellan Hunter (story)
Herbert Clyde Lewis (story)
Weldon Melick (writer)
Herbert Clyde Lewis (story)
Weldon Melick (writer)
Produced byBarney Briskin (associate producer)
StarringSee below
| Escape to Paradise | |
|---|---|
 Pedro de Cordoba in the film | |
| Directed by | Erle C. Kenton |
| Written by | Ian McLellan Hunter (story) Herbert Clyde Lewis (story) Weldon Melick (writer) |
| Produced by | Barney Briskin (associate producer) |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Charles Edgar Schoenbaum |
| Edited by | Arthur Hilton |
| Music by | Victor Young |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Jaded playboy Richard Fleming travels to the South American nation of Rosarita. Through his motorcycle riding guide Roberto he discovers true love and a career as a Yerba mate exporter.
Cast
- Bobby Breen as Roberto Ramos
- Kent Taylor as Richard Fleming
- Marla Shelton as Juanita
- Rudolph Anders as Alexander Komac
- Joyce Compton as Penelope Carter
- Pedro de Cordoba as Don Miguel
- Rosina Galli as Brigida, the Dueña
- Anna Demetrio as Señora Ramos, Roberto's Mother
- Francisco Marán as Perez
- Carlos Villarías as Gonzales
- Frank Yaconelli as Manuel, the Taxi Driver
Soundtrack
- "Tra-La-La" (Music by Nilo Menendez, lyrics by Eddie Cherkose)
- "Rhythm of the Rio" (Music by Nilo Menendez. Lyrics by Eddie Cherkose)
