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The Flame of New Orleans is a 1941 comedy film directed by René Clair and starring Marlene Dietrich and Bruce Cabot in his first comedy role. The supporting cast features Roland Young, Andy Devine and Franklin Pangborn. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction by Martin Obzina, Jack Otterson and Russell A. Gausman.
Original Release
04/24/1941
US Release
04/24/1941
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marlene Dietrich | Claire Ledeux / Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili |
| Bruce Cabot | Robert LaTour |
| Roland Young | Charles Giraud |
| Mischa Auer | Zolotov |
| Andy Devine | 1st Sailor |
| Frank Jenks | 2nd Sailor |
| Eddie Quillan | 3rd Sailor |
| Laura Hope Crews | Auntie |
| Franklin Pangborn | Bellows |
| Theresa Harris | Clementine |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marlene Dietrich | Claire Ledeux / Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili |
| Bruce Cabot | Robert LaTour |
| Roland Young | Charles Giraud |
| Mischa Auer | Zolotov |
| Andy Devine | 1st Sailor |
| Frank Jenks | 2nd Sailor |
| Eddie Quillan | 3rd Sailor |
| Laura Hope Crews | Auntie |
| Franklin Pangborn | Bellows |
| Theresa Harris | Clementine |
| Clarence Muse | Samuel / Samuel, Carriage Driver |
| Melville Cooper | Brother-in-Law |
| Anne Revere | Sister / Giraud's Sister |
| Bob Evans | William |
| Emily Fitzroy | Cousin / Giraud's Cousin Amelia |
| Virginia Sale | Cousin / Giraud's Cousin Clarissa |
| Dorothy Adams | Cousin / Giraud's Cousin Sybil |
| Gitta Alpar | Opera Singer |
| Anthony Marlowe | Opera Singer |
| Ted Billings | Fisherman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| René Clair | Producer |
| Joe Pasternak | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1942 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Black-and-White | Nominated |
