Mardi Gras
Synopsis
A military school cadet romances a visiting French actress during Mardi Gras. With songs, kissing and New Orleans locations.
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Pat Boone
Paul Newell
Christine Carère
Michelle Marton
Tommy Sands
Barry Denton
Sheree North
Eadie West
Gary Crosby
Tony Collins
Fred Clark
Al Curtis
Dick Sargent
Dick Saglon
Barrie Chase
Torchy LaRue
Jennifer West
Sylvia Simmons
Geraldine Wall
Ann Harris
King Calder
Lt. Col. Vaupell
Robert Burton
Comdr. Tydings
Hamilton Camp
Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
French Quarter Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Al Bain
Police Officer (uncredited)
Ivan Triesault
Bernard - Maitre d' (uncredited)
Robert Wagner
Himself (uncredited)
Jeffrey Hunter
Himself (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Kanter, Winston Miller, Curtis Harrington
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- Mardi Gras
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Hal Kanter, Winston Miller, Curtis Harrington
Lionel Newman
Robert L. Simpson
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Hal Kanter
Writer
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Winston Miller
Writer
Jerry Wald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mardi Gras
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mardi Gras about?
A military school cadet romances a visiting French actress during Mardi Gras. With songs, kissing and New Orleans locations.
Who directed Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in Mardi Gras?
The principal cast of Mardi Gras includes Pat Boone, Christine Carère, Tommy Sands, Sheree North, Gary Crosby.
When was Mardi Gras released and how long is it?
Mardi Gras was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Mardi Gras?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mardi Gras was composed by Lionel Newman.