The Flame of New Orleans
“THE FLAME IN HER EYES scorched a thousand hearts!”
Synopsis
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.
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The Flame of New Orleans (1941) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-27
Top Cast
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Marlene Dietrich
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Bruce Cabot
Robert Latour
Roland Young
Charles Giraud
Theresa Harris
Clémentine
Mischa Auer
Zolotov
Andy Devine
1st Sailor
Frank Jenks
2nd Sailor
Eddie Quillan
3rd Sailor
Laura Hope Crews
Auntie
Franklin Pangborn
Bellows
Clarence Muse
Samuel, Carriage Driver
Melville Cooper
Brother-in-Law
Anne Revere
Giraud's Sister
Bob Evans
William
Emily Fitzroy
Giraud's Cousin Amelia
Virginia Sale
Giraud's Cousin Clarissa
Dorothy Adams
Giraud's Cousin Sybil
Gitta Alpár
Opera Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna, René Clair, Sam Lerner
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Flame of New Orleans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clair
Norman Krasna, René Clair, Sam Lerner
Frank Skinner
Frank Gross
René Clair, Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
René Clair
Director
Norman Krasna
Writer
René Clair
Writer
Frank Gross
Editor
René Clair
Producer
Joe Pasternak
Producer
René Hubert
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flame of New Orleans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flame of New Orleans about?
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.
Who directed The Flame of New Orleans?
The Flame of New Orleans was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in The Flame of New Orleans?
The principal cast of The Flame of New Orleans includes Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, Roland Young, Theresa Harris, Mischa Auer.
When was The Flame of New Orleans released and how long is it?
The Flame of New Orleans was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flame of New Orleans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flame of New Orleans was composed by Frank Skinner.