Dixiana
“Radio's miracle dramatic spectacle”
Synopsis
A circus performer falls in love with the son of a plantation owner in antebellum New Orleans. When the young man's stepmother objects to the wedding, the couple break apart and go their separate ways for a time. Also in the mix are two circus comics who feud over the heart of another Southern belle.
Top Cast
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Bebe Daniels
Dixiana Caldwell
Everett Marshall
Carl Van Horn
Bert Wheeler
Peewee
Robert Woolsey
Ginger Dandy
Joseph Cawthorn
Cornelius Van Horn, Carl's Father
Jobyna Howland
Mrs. Birdie Van Horn
Dorothy Lee
Nanny - Pewee's Girl
Ralf Harolde
Royal Montague
Bill Robinson
Specialty Dancer
Eddy Chandler
Blondell - Montague's Henchman
Bruce Covington
Colonel Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luther Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Reed, Anne Caldwell, Benny Davis
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Dixiana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luther Reed
Luther Reed, Anne Caldwell, Benny Davis
Max Steiner
J. Roy Hunt
William Hamilton
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Luther Reed
Writer
Luther Reed
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
William LeBaron
Producer
Max Rée
Costume Design
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
William Hamilton
Editor
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 Dixiana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dixiana about?
A circus performer falls in love with the son of a plantation owner in antebellum New Orleans. When the young man's stepmother objects to the wedding, the couple break apart and go their separate ways for a time. Also in the mix are two circus comics who feud over the heart of another Southern belle.
Who directed Dixiana?
Dixiana was directed by Luther Reed.
Who stars in Dixiana?
The principal cast of Dixiana includes Bebe Daniels, Everett Marshall, Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Joseph Cawthorn.
When was Dixiana released and how long is it?
Dixiana was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dixiana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dixiana was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dixiana?
Dixiana holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).