The Toast of New Orleans
“M-G-M's Technicolor fiesta!”
Synopsis
Snooty opera singer meets a rough-and-tumble fisherman in the Louisiana bayous, but this fisherman can sing! Her agent lures him away to New Orleans to teach him to sing opera but comes to regret this rash decision when the singers fall in love.
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Mario Lanza 1950 The Toast of New Orleans Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-11
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Kathryn Grayson
Suzette Micheline
Mario Lanza
Pepe Abellard Duvalle
David Niven
Jacques Riboudeaux
J. Carrol Naish
Nicky Duvalle
James Mitchell
Pierre
Richard Hageman
Maestro P. Trellini
Clinton Sundberg
Oscar
Sig Arno
Mayor
Rita Moreno
Tina
Romo Vincent
Manuelo
Al Bain
Bar Patron(uncredited)
John Barton
Fisherman (uncredited)
Louise Bates
Dowager (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Leon Belasco
Dominiques' Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Hal Bell
Dancing Villager (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
Bit Part (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
Fisherman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Sy Gomberg, George Wells
- Original Score
- Nicholas Brodszky, Johnny Green
- Original Title
- The Toast of New Orleans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Sy Gomberg, George Wells
Nicholas Brodszky, Johnny Green
William E. Snyder
Gene Ruggiero
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Sy Gomberg
Writer
George Wells
Writer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Nicholas Brodszky
Original Music Composer
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toast of New Orleans
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What is The Toast of New Orleans about?
Snooty opera singer meets a rough-and-tumble fisherman in the Louisiana bayous, but this fisherman can sing! Her agent lures him away to New Orleans to teach him to sing opera but comes to regret this rash decision when the singers fall in love.
Who directed The Toast of New Orleans?
The Toast of New Orleans was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in The Toast of New Orleans?
The principal cast of The Toast of New Orleans includes Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, David Niven, J. Carrol Naish, James Mitchell.
When was The Toast of New Orleans released and how long is it?
The Toast of New Orleans was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Toast of New Orleans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Toast of New Orleans was composed by Nicholas Brodszky, Johnny Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Toast of New Orleans?
The Toast of New Orleans holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).