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New Orleans

  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
799
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Arturo de Córdova, Woody Herman, Marjorie Lord, and Dorothy Patrick in New Orleans (1947)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Arthur Lubin
  • Writers
    • Elliot Paul
    • Dick Irving Hyland
    • Herbert J. Biberman
  • Stars
    • Arturo de Córdova
    • Dorothy Patrick
    • Marjorie Lord
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    799
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Elliot Paul
      • Dick Irving Hyland
      • Herbert J. Biberman
    • Stars
      • Arturo de Córdova
      • Dorothy Patrick
      • Marjorie Lord
    • 31User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast50

    Arturo de Córdova
    Arturo de Córdova
    • Nick Duquesne
    • (as Arturo De Cordova)
    Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick
    • Miralee Smith
    Marjorie Lord
    Marjorie Lord
    • Grace Voiselle
    Irene Rich
    Irene Rich
    • Mrs. Rutledge Smith
    John Alexander
    John Alexander
    • Colonel McArdle
    Richard Hageman
    • Henry Ferber
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Biff Lewis
    Bert Conway
    • Tommy Lake
    Joan Blair
    • Constance Vigil
    John Canady
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    Louis Armstrong and His Band
    Louis Armstrong and His Band
    • Louis Armstrong and His Band
    Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday
    • Endie
    Woody Herman and His Orchestra
    Woody Herman and His Orchestra
    • Woody Herman and His Orchestra
    Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong
    • Louis Armstrong - Original New Orleans Ragtime Band
    Zutty Singleton
    • Drummer - Original New Orleans Ragtime Band
    Barney Bigard
    • Clarinetist - Original New Orleans Ragtime Band
    Kid Ory
    Kid Ory
    • Trombonist - Original New Orleans Ragtime Band
    Bud Scott
    • Guitarist - Original New Orleans Ragtime Band
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Elliot Paul
      • Dick Irving Hyland
      • Herbert J. Biberman
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'New Orleans' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    • Trivia
      This is the only time Billie Holiday performs in a feature film.
    • Goofs
      In the first scene, there is a shot of Basin Street, and the year 1917. One hears "West End Blues" playing, which was not recorded until 1928.
    • Quotes
      • Henry Ferber: That note isn't even in the diatonic scale.
      • Louis Armstrong: Diatonic? Did I do something wrong?
      • Henry Ferber: Something extraordinary. You are playing notes between flat and natural. It's like discovering - a secret scale just made for this type of music.
      • Louis Armstrong: Horn, did you hear what the gentleman said?
    • Alternate versions
      There is an Italian DVD edition of this movie, distributed by DNA Srl, entitled "La città del Jazz". The movie was re-edited with the contribution of the film history scholar Riccardo Cusin. This dvd contains the movie with its original aspect ratio and a new version adapted in 1.78:1 anamorphic for 16:9 screens. This version is also available in streaming on some platforms.
    • Connections
      Edited into Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      New Orleans Stomp
      (uncredited)
      Written by Joe Oliver
      Played instrumentally during the opening credits

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 18, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kings of Music
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Majestic Productions Inc.
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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