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
Kitty Foyle (film) Ginger Rogers reprising her role. Rogers also starred in the April 6, 1946, adaptation heard on "Academy Award Theater". On March 3, 1947, it was produced for "The Screen Guild Theater" starring Olivia de Havilland. Kitty Foyle was also a TV soap opera starring Kathleen Murray as Kitty Foyle. Streaming audio Kitty Foyle (film) Kitty Foyle, subtitled "The Natural History of a Woman", is a 1940 film starring Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, and James Craig, which is based on Christopher Morley's 1939 bestseller also titled "Kitty Foyle". Ginger Rogers won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of