South of Dixie
“A FUNNIN', FOOLIN' JUBILEE!”
Synopsis
To save their music publishing firm from bankruptcy, Bill "Brains' Watson creates a colorful life-story about his partner, Danny Lee, representing him as a descendant of Louisiana's famous Josh Lee family and rightful poet laureate of Dixieland.
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Anne Gwynne
Dixie Holister
David Bruce
Danny Lee
Jerome Cowan
Bill 'Brains' Watson
Ella Mae Morse
Barbara Ann Morgan
Joe Sawyer
Ernest Hatcher
Samuel S. Hinds
Colonel Andrew J. Morgan
Eddie Acuff
Jay Hatcher
Marie Harmon
Annabella Hatcher
Oscar O'Shea
Colonel Hatcher
Louise Beavers
Magnolia Brown / Chloe
Pierre Watkin
Dean Williamson
Bill Bivens
Bill Bivens, Announcer
Marie Blake
Ruby
Edward Keane
Mr. Platt
Mantan Moreland
The Porter
Eddie Bruce
Shoe Salesman
Rita Gould
Shoe Customer
Bobby Brooks
Bobby Brooks
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Bruckman
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- South of Dixie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Clyde Bruckman, Sam Coslow
Frank Skinner
Jerome Ash
Paul Landres
Jean Yarbrough
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Clyde Bruckman
Screenplay
Jean Yarbrough
Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Paul Landres
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for South of Dixie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South of Dixie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is South of Dixie about?
To save their music publishing firm from bankruptcy, Bill "Brains' Watson creates a colorful life-story about his partner, Danny Lee, representing him as a descendant of Louisiana's famous Josh Lee family and rightful poet laureate of Dixieland.
Who directed South of Dixie?
South of Dixie was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in South of Dixie?
The principal cast of South of Dixie includes Anne Gwynne, David Bruce, Jerome Cowan, Ella Mae Morse, Joe Sawyer.
When was South of Dixie released and how long is it?
South of Dixie was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for South of Dixie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for South of Dixie was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for South of Dixie?
South of Dixie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).