Dixie
“IT'S BING'S BEST!”
Synopsis
A young songwriter leaves his Kentucky home to try to make it in New Orleans. Eventually he winds up in New York, where he sells his songs to a music publisher, but refuses to sell his most treasured composition: "Dixie." The film is based on the life of Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the classic song "Dixie."
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Bing Crosby
Daniel Decatur Emmett
Dorothy Lamour
Millie Cook
Marjorie Reynolds
Jean Mason
Billy De Wolfe
Mr. Bones
Lynne Overman
Mr. Whitlock
Eddie Foy Jr.
Mr. Felham
Raymond Walburn
Mr. Cook
Grant Mitchell
Mr. Mason
Tom Herbert
Homer
Olin Howland
Mr. Deveraux
Robert Warwick
Mr. LaPlant
Fortunio Bonanova
Waiter
Brandon Hurst
Dignified Man in Audience
Willie Best
Steward (uncredited)
James Burke
Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
Ethel Clayton
Woman (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Publisher (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
Barkeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell Ware, William Rankin, Karl Tunberg, Claude Binyon
- Original Title
- Dixie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Darrell Ware, William Rankin, Karl Tunberg, Claude Binyon
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell Ware
Writer
Karl Tunberg
Writer
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dixie
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What is Dixie about?
A young songwriter leaves his Kentucky home to try to make it in New Orleans. Eventually he winds up in New York, where he sells his songs to a music publisher, but refuses to sell his most treasured composition: "Dixie." The film is based on the life of Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the classic song "Dixie."
Who directed Dixie?
Dixie was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Dixie?
The principal cast of Dixie includes Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Marjorie Reynolds, Billy De Wolfe, Lynne Overman.
When was Dixie released and how long is it?
Dixie was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dixie?
Dixie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).