movie poster

Romance of the Rio Grande

1929

95 minutes

WesternRomance

Overview

Fox's immediate follow-up to its successful early-talkie western In Old Arizona was 1929's Romance of the Rio Grande. The story focuses on the Alvarez family of Mexico, specifically fabulously wealthy Don Fernando. Intending to bequeath his vast fortune and estate to his long-estranged grandson Pancho, Don Fernando must contend with his ne'er-do-well nephew Juan.

Top Cast

Warner Baxter headshot

Warner Baxter

Pablo Wharton Cameron

Mona Maris headshot

Mona Maris

Manuelita

Mary Duncan headshot

Mary Duncan

Carlotta

Antonio Moreno headshot

Antonio Moreno

Juan

Robert Edeson headshot

Robert Edeson

Don Fernando

Agostino Borgato headshot

Agostino Borgato

Vincente

Albert Roccardi headshot

Albert Roccardi

Padre Miguel

Soledad Jiménez headshot

Soledad Jiménez

Catalina

Majel Coleman headshot

Majel Coleman

Dorry Wayne

Charles Byer headshot

Charles Byer

Dick Rivers

Merrill McCormick headshot

Merrill McCormick

Luca