Road to Rio

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Summary: "You're in the Groove, Jackson!"
Review: Bob Hope and Bing Crosby ushered in 1947's "Road to Rio" with zany wit, plenty of style, and the Andrew Sisters. On the run from the law, musicians Bob and Bing escape from a burning carnival, stow away on an ocean liner, and get shot at in Oklahoma. And that's just the first half-hour. "Road to Rio" is perhaps as comedic and stunning as their earlier "Road to Morocco". Though not as funny as "My Favorite Brunette(a Hope-financed production)", "Road to Rio" is a solid No. 5 entry in the series of 7 Road Pictures. The film's pace does suffer from phlegmatic Dorothy Lamour; perfectly cast as a semi-hypnotic coquette. However, the real currency of "Road to Rio" is a stellar cast, including Gale Sondergaard, Frank Faylen, Ray Teal,Charles Middleton, future horror star Tor Johnson, and the hilarious Jerry Colonna. Former shoe salesman and failed Broadway actor Bob Hope finally hit it big with his first Hollywood movie in 1938. In the 1940's, he was raking in the dough, and buying up San Fernando Valley. He started a 40-year TV career at NBC in 1960. Thanks to too much Southern California real-estate, Hope retired to a cathedral-castle in the hills over-looking Palm Springs. Invested in race horses and Minute-Maid, millionaire Bing Crosby died in 1977(the same year as Elvis) while walking on the golf course. This brand new DVD features a meager 8 chapters and a Bob Hope bio. The opening pan-and-scan titles are adjusted for the TV screen. And sound volume drops off intermittently to reduce noise and rumble. Otherwise, UCLA Archives has beautifully and digitally restored this American cinema icon. Despite troubling health issues, Bob Hope can reach the age of 100 in 2003. We don't know how long he will survive. But we do know that a valuable compendium of classic comedic performances are forever recorded, now and for our ancestors. Lucky us.

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Summary: Its Sad to see Bob Hope pass away today...
Review: He lived a very long life and gave tremendously to America and the World. In this we hope people can remember happier times by watching this video.

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Summary: Road to the Best!
Review: Hi! I am a 14 year old girl, who has been introduced to the Road to Series by my parents since I was a little girl. I find it hard to believe that Bing and Bob's work can be so funny. Road to Rio had to be one of my most favorite episodes because there is just one slap stick commedy after another! I am not makeing this up! As much as I like Leonardo DiCaprio and Freddie Prinze, Jr..Nothing they make can come as close and funny to this! It is honestly worh your money!

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Summary: Road to the Best!
Review: Hi! I am a 14 year old girl, who has been introduced to the Road to Series by my parents since I was a little girl. I find it hard to believe that Bing and Bob's work can be so funny. Road to Rio had to be one of my most favorite episodes because there is just one slap stick commedy after another! I am not makeing this up! As much as I like Leonardo DiCaprio and Freddie Prinze, Jr..Nothing they make can come as close and funny to this! It is honestly worh your money!

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Summary: Need to laugh?
Review: I love all of the road pictures except for Road to Hong Kong. (Which I believe a lot of people would say the same.) However, the Road to Rio is just as hilarious as the others. If you need to do some good laughing, this is the movie to see. There is one particular scene (towards the end) in which Bing and Bob do a dance together, Bob playing the part of a woman. It is so funny, your sides will hurt by the time it's over. Don't miss this one, it's a classic!

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Summary: Need to laugh?
Review: I love all of the road pictures except for Road to Hong Kong. (Which I believe a lot of people would say the same.) However, the Road to Rio is just as hilarious as the others. If you need to do some good laughing, this is the movie to see. There is one particular scene (towards the end) in which Bing and Bob do a dance together, Bob playing the part of a woman. It is so funny, your sides will hurt by the time it's over. Don't miss this one, it's a classic!

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Summary: Road To Rio/ Brentwood Communications Edition
Review: If you are adding this Hope/Crosby/Lamour road flick to your film library, this particular edition (Brentwood Communications)is great- with both the picture quality and sound top notch. Hats off to the remastering folks on this one. Not much in the way of extras but hey, you are really just interested in the flick, right?!. Enjoy this one!!

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Summary: Road To Rio/ Brentwood Communications Edition
Review: If you are adding this Hope/Crosby/Lamour road flick to your film library, this particular edition (Brentwood Communications)is great- with both the picture quality and sound top notch. Hats off to the remastering folks on this one. Not much in the way of extras but hey, you are really just interested in the flick, right?!. Enjoy this one!!

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Summary: Good and wholesome family entertainment!!
Review: The "road" series are tremendous fun. Despite having seen these movies many times over we still enjoy them each and every time that we watch them. My wife and I have introduced these classics to our children who have become avid fans of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. When you think of Bob Hope you naturally think of the ROAD series. This is comedy that you can share with your family without fear inappropriate content. Enjoy!!

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Summary: Good and wholesome family entertainment!!
Review: The "road" series are tremendous fun. Despite having seen these movies many times over we still enjoy them each and every time that we watch them. My wife and I have introduced these classics to our children who have become avid fans of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. When you think of Bob Hope you naturally think of the ROAD series. This is comedy that you can share with your family without fear inappropriate content. Enjoy!!