Yolanda and the Thief

(1945)Directed by Vincente Minnelli108 minMusic, Romance, Fantasy
M-G-M's Magic Musical in Technicolor!

Johnny Riggs, a con man on the lam, finds himself in a Latin-American country named Patria. There, he overhears a convent-bred rich girl praying to her guardian angel for help in managing her tangled business affairs. Riggs decides to materialize as the girl's "angel", gains her unquestioning confidence, and helps himself to the deluded girl's millions. Just as he and his partner are about to flee Patria with their booty, Riggs realizes he has fallen in love with the girl and returns the money, together with a note that is part confession and part love letter. But the larcenous duo's escape from Patria turns out to be more difficult than they could ever have imagined.

Fred Astaireas Johnny Parkson Riggs
Lucille Bremeras Yolanda
Frank Morganas Victor Budlow Trout
Mildred Natwickas Aunt Amarilla
Mary Nashas Duenna
Leon Amesas Mr. Candle
Ludwig Stösselas School Teacher (as Ludwig Stossel)
Jane Greenas Mother Superior
Remo Bufanoas Puppeteer
Leon Belascoas Taxi Driver
Gigi Perreauas Gigi (as Ghislaine Perreau)
Charles La Torreas Police Lieutenant
Michael Visaroffas Major Domo
Nina Bara
Zedra Conde