The Flame of New Orleans (1941): Cast & Plot
The Flame of New Orleans is a 1941 romantic comedy directed by René Clair, starring Marlene Dietrich as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili, Barbara Brewster and Roland Young. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- René Clair
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Flame of New Orleans About?
The premise of The Flame of New Orleans without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
THE FLAME IN HER EYES scorched a thousand hearts! In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.
The Flame of New Orleans Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brandy
- con artist
- ship
- theater
- tightrope walker
- horse and carriage
- wealth
- vying for attention
- sea captain
- banker
- adventuress
- deception
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- loan
- wedding
- farce
- bartender
- barfly
- stock footage
- pianist
- applause
- acoustic guitar
- singing
- knife
- carnival
- acrobat
- orchestra
- servant
- fountain
- audience
- buggy
- singer
- stage
- walking cane
- canoe
- voice over
- hearing aid
- slapped in the face
- flintlock pistol
- music conductor
- bride
- dancing
- new orleans louisiana
- sailor
- romantic rivalry
- park
- opera
- mississippi river
- maid
- gold digger
- fisherman
The Flame of New Orleans Cast & Characters
Marlene Dietrich leads the cast as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili, with Barbara Brewster as Girl with Zolotov and Roland Young as Charles Giraud. Directed by René Clair; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director René Clair
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Marlene Dietrich as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili - Barbara Brewster as Girl with Zolotov
- Roland Young as Charles Giraud
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Bruce Cabot as Robert Latour
Also Starring in The Flame of New Orleans
· 22 more- Mischa Auer Zolotov
- Franklin Pangborn Bellows
- Shemp Howard Oyster Bed Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
- Andy Devine 1st Sailor
- Melville Cooper Brother-in-Law
- Clarence Muse Samuel, Carriage Driver
- Frank Jenks 2nd Sailor
- Dorothy Adams Giraud's Cousin Sybil
- Joe Devlin Fourth Sailor (uncredited)
- Virginia Sale Giraud's Cousin Clarissa
- Theresa Harris Clémentine
- Eddie Quillan 3rd Sailor
- Anne Revere Giraud's Sister
- Emily Fitzroy Giraud's Cousin Amelia
- Poppy Wilde Party Guest
- Laura Hope Crews Auntie
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- Virginia Engels Minor Role
- Lois Lindsay Young Girl
- Bob Evans William
- Gloria Brewster Girl with Zolotov
- Gitta Alpár Opera Singer
- Anthony Marlowe Opera Singer
More from René Clair
More films directed by René Clair: The Lace Wars, All the Gold in the World, The Gates of Paris and The Grand Manoeuvre.
The Flame of New Orleans Plot Summary
What happens in The Flame of New Orleans from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The legend of Claire Ledoux begins with a mysterious discovery: two fishermen pull a wedding dress from the Mississippi, sparking a city-wide belief that the Countess Ledoux disappeared on her wedding day in 1840 and that the dress marks her fate. This haunting tale frames the narrative as a present-day unraveling of what really happened to Claire, a woman whose beauty and ambition have a way of stirring passions and secrets in old New Orleans.
Full summary
The whole story of The Flame of New Orleans, scene by scene
The Flame of New Orleans Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Flame of New Orleans.
How Well Do You Know The Flame of New Orleans?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Claire Ledoux in the film?
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The Flame of New Orleans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Flame of New Orleans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Flame of New Orleans?
The Flame of New Orleans runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Flame of New Orleans released?
The Flame of New Orleans was released on July 7, 1941.
Who directed The Flame of New Orleans?
The Flame of New Orleans was directed by René Clair.
More films by René Clair Who is in the cast of The Flame of New Orleans?
The Flame of New Orleans stars Marlene Dietrich as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili, Barbara Brewster as Girl with Zolotov and Roland Young as Charles Giraud, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Flame of New Orleans have a post-credit scene?
No. The Flame of New Orleans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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