In 1941 Carole co-starred in the musical romance Moon Over Miami. She had the supporting role of Barbara Latimer, a carhop who helps her
sister find a wealthy husband in Miami. This was the first film she made
after signing with 20th Century Fox in 1940. The cast includes Betty Grable (as Barbara's sister), Robert Cummings, Don Ameche, Jack Haley, Charlotte Greenwood, and Cobina Wright Jr. Unfortunately Betty Grable and Carole did not get along and their feud was written about in gossip
columns. Despite getting fourth billing Carole demanded that her dressing room be as large as Betty's! Moon Over Miami was directed by Walter Lang.
Carole and Betty Grable
The costumes were designed by Travis Banton. It was filmed at 20th Century Fox studios in Los Angeles from March 3 until April 25, 1941. Several of the outdoor scenes were shot on location in Miami, Florida. The movie was filmed in Technicolor. Carole got to sing several duets including "Oh Me, Oh Mi-Ami" and "What Can I Do For You". Moon Over Miami was released on July 4, 1941. It became one of the most successful musicals of 1941 and Carole got rave reviews for her
performance. Fox would remake the movie in 1946 with the title Three Little Girls In Blue.
Carole and Robert Cummings
Moon Over Miami is available on DVD
