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The Flame of New Orleans

  • 19411941
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Marlene Dietrich, Mischa Auer, Bruce Cabot, Andy Devine, and Roland Young in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Music
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • Norman Krasna
    • René Clair(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Bruce Cabot
    • Roland Young
Top credits
  • Director
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • Norman Krasna
    • René Clair(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Bruce Cabot
    • Roland Young
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    "Flame Of New Orleans, The" Marlene Dietrich 1941/Universal
    "Flame Of New Orleans, The" Marlene Dietrich 1941/Universal
    "Flame Of New Orleans" 1941. Marlene Dietrich.
    Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Marlene Dietrich and Roland Young in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Barbara Brewster, Gloria Brewster, and Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
    Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, and Andy Devine in The Flame of New Orleans (1941)

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    Marlene Dietrich
    • Claire Ledeuxas Claire Ledeux
    Bruce Cabot
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    • Robert LaTouras Robert LaTour
    Roland Young
    Roland Young
    • Charles Giraudas Charles Giraud
    Mischa Auer
    Mischa Auer
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    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
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    • Williamas William
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    • Director
      • René Clair
    • Writers
      • Norman Krasna
      • René Clair(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Universal was testing Maria Montez just in case Marlene Dietrich left the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Tellement Gay! Homosexualité et pop culture: Inside (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      What's the Matter with Father
      (1910) (uncredited)

      Music by Egbert Van Alstyne

      Lyrics by Harry Williams

      Played during the opening credits.

      Reprised at the Oyster Bed Cafe

      Variations played as part of the score throughout

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    7/10
    Gold-digger of fire
    Marlene Dietrich, ever since seeing her for the first time in the brilliant 'Witness for the Prosecution' (where she gives a very memorable performance), was a very engaging actress and performer. Especially in the 30s, where she was in a lot of films that played to her strengths. Also like some of Rene Clair's other films, my personal favourite (and my first watched film of his) being one of the best versions of one of Agatha Christie's best books 'And Then There Were None'.

    'The Flame of New Orleans' is worth seeing, if more a one-time watch than repeated viewings worthy. Dietrich did much better before and since, though she is not disgraced here, and the same goes for Clair who doesn't come off too badly still either. There are a good deal of good things here, including Dietrich, but some quite serious drawbacks that take away from the enjoyment somewhat. Making for an inoffensive and above average if not much more than that film.

    Admittedly the story can be a little over-complicated and in other places it can be quite flimsy, the central triangle could have done with more personality perhaps too and the ending can be seen from miles off.

    Did find Andy Devine a bit wearing at times and his comedy overdone.

    However, 'The Flame of New Orleans' benefits greatly from classy production values, the sets and production design being particularly great. The music is immensely appealing to listen to and fits the film's frothy nature very nicely. The script is gently witty, charmingly frothy and has a lively energy. While the story can easily be criticised, at least to me it wasn't dull and it has a genuine charm underneath all the froth.

    Clair's direction has the right lightness of touch, and doesn't get pedestrian. Furthermore, Dietrich is luminous and brings a lot of grace and verve to the lead role. Roland Young and particularly Bruce Cabot make the most of their fairly sketchy characters, having quite nice chemistry with Dietrich. The rest of the cast do good jobs, with particularly amusing turns from Theresa Harris and Mischa Auer.

    Altogether, good frothy fun though with not everything working. 7/10
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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lepotica iz Nju Orleansa
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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