The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
- Starring:
- Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, (more)
- Director(s):
- René Clair
Synopsis of The Flame of New Orleans
Acclaimed French filmmaker Rene Clair made his American debut with this period comedy/drama. Claire Ledeux (Marlene Dietrich) leaves her native France and arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1841, with one goal in mind: marrying a wealthy man. Posing as a pillar of society and a woman of means, Claire sets her sights on Charles Giraud (Roland Young), who is good looking and rich, but she soon discovers that ship captain Robert Latour (Bruce Cabot) is also vying for her hand. However, when Zoltov (Mischa Auer), who knew Claire from the old country, starts dropping heavy hints about her scandalous reputation in Europe, Claire tries to convince everyone that he's really talking about her cousin, even going so far as to disguise herself as the phantom cousin to add weight to her ruse. Three Stooges fans should keep an eye peeled for a brief appearance by Shemp Howard, who plays a waiter; Andy Devine, Franklin Pangborn, and Clarence Muse also appear in the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Flame of New Orleans
- Marlene Dietrich - Claire Ledeux
- Roland Young - Charles Giraud
- Mischa Auer - Zolotov
- Frank Jenks - Second Sailor
- Laura Hope Crewes - Auntie
- Theresa Harris - Clementine
- Melville Cooper - Brotherin-Law
- Emily Fitzroy - Giraud's Cousin
- Dorothy Adams - Giraud's Cousin
- Gitta Alpar - Opera Singer
- Joe Devlin - Fourth Sailor
- Shemp Howard - Waiter
- Rex Evans - Giraud's Butler
- Mary Treen - Woman at Ball
- Bruce Cabot - Robert Latour
- Anne Revere - Giraud's Sister
- Andy Devine - First Sailor
- Eddie Quillan - Third Sailor
- Franklin Pangborn - Bellows
- Clarence Muse - Samuel
- Bob Evans - William
- Virginia Sale - Giraud's Cousin
- Anthony Marlowe - Opera singer
- Gus Schilling - Couturier
- Frank Sully - Waterfront Waiter
- Bess Flowers - Party guest
- Reed Hadley - Party guest
- Director(s):
- René Clair
- Writer(s):
- Norman Krasna, René Clair
- Producer(s):
- Joe Pasternak
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