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The Flame of New Orleans

1941 · 79 min · Director: René Clair

The Flame of New Orleans (1941) is a comedy, directed by René Clair. It stars Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot. The 79-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Flame of New Orleans Is About

René Clair made this comedy after moving from France to Hollywood, and set it in old New Orleans. The woman Marlene Dietrich plays is managing the attentions of a wealthy banker and a dashing sea captain at once, and never stops calculating which of them is useful for what. The film neither punishes her nor washes her clean, and its willingness to follow a woman pursuing her own interest is striking for its moment. Clair's light, quick manner turns the studio's built city into something closer to a fable. Roland Young plays the banker and Bruce Cabot the captain, with Theresa Harris in the role beside Dietrich.

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What is The Flame of New Orleans about?

René Clair made this comedy after moving from France to Hollywood, and set it in old New Orleans. The woman Marlene Dietrich plays is managing the attentions of a wealthy banker and a dashing sea captain at once, and never stops calculating which of them is useful for what.

Where can I watch The Flame of New Orleans?

The Flame of New Orleans is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Flame of New Orleans?

The Flame of New Orleans runs for 79 minutes (1h 19m).

When did The Flame of New Orleans come out?

The Flame of New Orleans was released in 1941.

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 Flame of New Orleans stars Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, Roland Young, Theresa Harris.

What is The Flame of New Orleans's rating?

The Flame of New Orleans holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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