New Orleans
“It's the Lowdown on Wicked Old Basin Street!”
Synopsis
A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, and others.
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Preview Clip: New Orleans (1947, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Arturo de Córdova)
Type: Clip • Published 2018-01-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliot Paul, Dick Irving Hyland
- Original Score
- Woody Herman, Nat W. Finston
- Original Title
- New Orleans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Majestic Productions Inc., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Elliot Paul, Dick Irving Hyland, Herbert J. Biberman
Woody Herman, Nat W. Finston
Lucien N. Andriot
Jules Levey
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Elliot Paul
Screenplay
Jules Levey
Producer
Woody Herman
Original Music Composer
Dick Irving Hyland
Screenplay
Nat W. Finston
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Teddi Barri
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 New Orleans
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What is New Orleans about?
A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, and others.
Who directed New Orleans?
New Orleans was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in New Orleans?
The principal cast of New Orleans includes Arturo de Córdova, Dorothy Patrick, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Marjorie Lord.
When was New Orleans released and how long is it?
New Orleans was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for New Orleans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Orleans was composed by Woody Herman, Nat W. Finston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New Orleans?
New Orleans holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).