Dixie (1943): Cast & Plot
Dixie is a 1943 music comedy directed by A. Edward Sutherland, starring Bing Crosby as Daniel Decatur Emmett, Marjorie Reynolds and Grant Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dixie About?
The premise of Dixie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Kentucky songwriter heads to New Orleans seeking fame, then moves to New York where he successfully sells many tunes to a music publisher. He steadfastly refuses to part with his most cherished piece, the anthem “Dixie.” Through a series of lively encounters and musical numbers, he navigates the challenges of the entertainment world. The story dramatizes the life of Daniel Decatur Emmett, the composer of the classic song “Dixie.”
Dixie Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- crisis
- quandry
- crosby and lamour
- crosby and reynolds
Dixie Cast & Characters
Bing Crosby leads the cast as Daniel Decatur Emmett, with Marjorie Reynolds as Jean Mason and Grant Mitchell as Mr. Mason. Directed by A. Edward Sutherland; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director A. Edward Sutherland
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Bing Crosby as Daniel Decatur Emmett - Marjorie Reynolds as Jean Mason
- Grant Mitchell as Mr. Mason
- Billy De Wolfe as Mr. Bones
Also Starring in Dixie
· 19 more- Dorothy Lamour Millie Cook
- Raymond Walburn Mr. Cook
- Olin Howland Mr. Deveraux
- Bess Flowers Woman in Audience (uncredited)
- Paul McVey Headwaiter (uncredited)
- Fortunio Bonanova Waiter
- Tom Kennedy Barkeeper (uncredited)
- James Burke Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
- Robert Warwick Mr. LaPlant
- Carl Switzer Boy in Street (uncredited)
- Jimmy Conlin Publisher (uncredited)
- Willie Best Steward (uncredited)
- Brandon Hurst Dignified Man in Audience
- Norma Varden Mrs. LaPlant (uncredited)
- Charles R. Moore News Vendor (uncredited)
- Eddie Foy Jr. Mr. Felham
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- Lynne Overman Mr. Whitlock
- Tom Herbert Homer
- Ethel Clayton Woman (uncredited)
More from A. Edward Sutherland
More films directed by A. Edward Sutherland: Having Wonderful Crime, Secret Command, Follow the Boys and The Navy Comes Through.
Dixie Plot Summary
What happens in Dixie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dan Emmett and Jean Mason sit beneath a spreading magnolia tree in the garden of her home as he sings “Sunday, Monday or Always.” The house behind them is ablaze, and though he hurries off to the fire station for help, the building burns to the ground. Jean’s angry father Mr. Mason blames the singer for leaving his pipe in the hall, and forbids Dan from seeing his daughter again. Dan explains that he hopes to marry Jean once he finds success as an actor and composer, but Mr. Mason, sure he will fail, will only consent to the marriage if Dan returns successful within six months.
Full summary
The whole story of Dixie, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dixie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which song does Dan Emmett perform on the riverboat that leads to his encounter with Mr. Bones?
Seen Dixie?
Movies Like Dixie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dixiana, Heart of Dixie and Minstrel Man.
Dixie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dixie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dixie?
Dixie runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Dixie released?
Dixie was released on June 23, 1943.
Who directed Dixie?
Dixie was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
More films by A. Edward Sutherland Who is in the cast of Dixie?
Dixie stars Bing Crosby as Daniel Decatur Emmett, Marjorie Reynolds as Jean Mason and Grant Mitchell as Mr. Mason, among 23 credited actors.
Does Dixie have a post-credit scene?
No. Dixie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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