Carioca (song) same name by Fanchon and Marco. The word "Carioca" refers to inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro. Astaire and Roger's short dance has historical significance, as it was their first screen dance together. Though billed fourth and fifth, many felt they stole the film, which became a big hit for RKO. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 7th Academy Awards, but lost to an even bigger Astaire and Rogers production number, "The Continental" from "The Gay Divorcee" (1934), their next film together and their first starring vehicle. They were billed by RKO as
The Best of Everything (film) the film's length. Due to the film's success, a short-lived daytime soap opera of the same name was aired on ABC in 1970. "The Best of Everything" received two Academy Award nominations during the 32nd Academy Awards: Best Original Song for the title song and Best Costumes-Color (Adele Palmer). The Best of Everything (film) The Best of Everything is a 1959 American romantic drama film released by 20th Century-Fox, and starring Hope Lange, Diane Baker, Suzy Parker, Stephen Boyd, Louis Jourdan, Robert Evans, and Joan Crawford. The movie follows the professional careers and private lives of three women who share