Flamingo Road (1949)
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- Approved
- 1h 34min
- Drama, Film-Noir
- 30 Apr 1949 (USA)
- Movie
A corrupt small town sheriff manipulates local candidates to the state legislature but he eventually comes into conflict with a visiting carnival dancer.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Joan Crawford | ... |
Lane Bellamy
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| Zachary Scott | ... |
Fielding Carlisle
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| Sydney Greenstreet | ... |
Sheriff Titus Semple
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| David Brian | ... |
Dan Reynolds
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| Gladys George | ... |
Lute Mae Sanders
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| Virginia Huston | ... |
Annabelle Weldon
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| Fred Clark | ... |
Doc Waterson
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| Gertrude Michael | ... |
Millie
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| Alice White | ... |
Gracie
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| Sam McDaniel | ... |
Boatright
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| Tito Vuolo | ... |
Pete Ladas
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| Iris Adrian | ... |
Blanche - Inmate of Women's Prison (uncredited)
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| William Bailey | ... |
Leo Mitchell (uncredited)
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| Edward Biby | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Larry J. Blake | ... |
Martin (uncredited)
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| M.A. Bogue | ... |
Johnny Simms (uncredited)
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| Paul Bradley | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Carol Brewster | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Dancer - Opening Montage (uncredited)
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| Frank Cady | ... |
Tom Hill (uncredited)
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| Steve Carruthers | ... |
Customer at Lute Mae's (uncredited)
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| Tristram Coffin | ... |
Ed Parker (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Customer at Lutie Mae's (uncredited)
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| Russ Conway | ... |
Johnson - Reporter (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Dick Elliott | ... |
Tom Coyne (uncredited)
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| Morgan Farley | ... |
Link Niles (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Angry Carnival Creditor (uncredited)
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| John Gallaudet | ... |
John Shelton (uncredited)
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Kay Garrett | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Kenneth Gibson | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Pat Gleason | ... |
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
District Attorney (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Roy Gordon | ... |
Senator Flagstedt (uncredited)
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| William Haade | ... |
Burr Lassen (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| George Hoagland | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Jan Kayne | ... |
Sarah - Reynolds' Maid (uncredited)
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| Fred Kelsey | ... |
Train Conductor (uncredited)
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| Douglas Kennedy | ... |
Voice of Police Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
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Leslie Kimmell | ... |
Jamison - Dan's Lawyer (uncredited)
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Sunny Knight | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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Thomas Martin | ... |
Asst. District Attorney (uncredited)
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| John McGuire | ... |
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
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| Sammy McKim | ... |
Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
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| Garry Owen | ... |
Mailman (uncredited)
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| Dale Robertson | ... |
Tunis Simms (uncredited)
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| Lina Romay | ... |
Night club singer (uncredited)
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Dick Ryan | ... |
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
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| Frank J. Scannell | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Tom Stevenson | ... |
Maurice - Maitre d' at Ritz (uncredited)
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| Robert Strange | ... |
Peterson (uncredited)
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| Pierre Watkin | ... |
Senator on Power Commission (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Curtiz | ||
Written by
| Robert Wilder | ... | (screen play by) |
| Edmund H. North | ... | (additional dialogue by) |
| Robert Wilder | ... | (based on the play by) and |
| Sally Wilder | ... | (based on the play by) |
Produced by
| George Amy | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Curtiz | ... | executive producer |
| Jerry Wald | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Max Steiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Ted D. McCord | ... | director of photography (as Ted McCord) |
Editing by
| Folmar Blangsted | ||
Editorial Department
| David Curtiz | ... | montage |
Art Direction by
| Leo K. Kuter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Howard Winterbottom | ||
Makeup Department
| Perc Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Edwin Allen | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Betty Delmont | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Frank Mattison | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Curtiz | ... | second unit director |
| Robert Vreeland | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Tyrus Wong | ... | art department (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Robert B. Lee | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William Classen | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Ellsworth Fredericks | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Fred Morgan | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| George Stout | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sheila O'Brien | ... | gowns executer: Miss Crawford |
| Travilla | ... | gowns designer: Miss Crawford |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Murray Cutter | ... | orchestrator |
| Ray Heindorf | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Howard Hohler | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Norman Stuart | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1949) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers Pictures (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Warner Brothers Pictures, Ltd.)
- Warner Bros. Continental Films (1949) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1949) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1949) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros First National (1950) (France) (theatrical)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1956) (United States) (tv)
- Canale 5 (1984) (Italy) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1993) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Warner Archive Collection (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Carnival dancer Lane Bellamy finds herself stranded in a southern town ruled by corrupt political boss Titus Semple. Lane becomes romantically involved with sheriff Fielding Carlisle, a weakling whose career is being driven by Titus. Seeing Lane as a liability to his own political ambitions, Titus mounts a campaign to get her driven out of town. She finds she can't get a job and even gets arrested on a trumped-up morals charge. Released from jail, Lane finds work as a "hostess" at Lutie-Mae's road house, where she meets Dan Reynolds, another member of the town's political machine. They marry and move to a home on Flamingo Road, the town's social pinnacle. Their marriage is soon marked by scandal when a drunken Carlisle visits Lane at home one evening and shoots himself.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | "See You on Flamingo Road" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,528,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $2,896,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | "Flamingo Road" was originally intended as a vehicle for Ann Sheridan, who turned down the role played by Joan Crawford. Sheridan felt the script was poor and it was not faithful to the book it was based upon. See more » |
| Goofs | Near the end, a mob forms in front of Lane Bellamy's home. The mob is not seen, but dozens of people outside are heard making verbal threats. The next scene is her driving away, somehow having avoided a confrontation outside with the mob. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | If I Could Be with You See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening credits are presented on a book as someone turns the pages. See more » |
| Quotes |
Sheriff Titus Semple:
Now me, I never forget anything. Lane Bellamy: You know sheriff; we had an elephant in our carnival with a memory like that. He went after a keeper that he'd held a grudge against for almost 15 years. Had to be shot. You just wouldn't believe how much trouble it is to dispose of a dead elephant. See more » |