New Orleans (1947)
Overview
A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, and others.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.13 |
Directed By
Arthur Lubin
Crew
Arthur Lubin
Elliot Paul
Woody Herman
Lucien N. Andriot
Rudi Feld
Jules Levey
Dick Irving Hyland
Nat W. Finston
Herbert J. Biberman
Elliot Paul
Herbert J. Biberman
Teddi Barri
Karl Herlinger
TOP CAST
Arturo de Córdova
Nick Duquesne (as Arturo De Cordova)
Dorothy Patrick
Miralee Smith
Billie Holiday
Endie
Louis Armstrong
Himself
Marjorie Lord
Grace Voiselle
Irene Rich
Mrs. Rutledge Smith
Woody Herman
Himself
Shelley Winters
Mrs. Holmbright
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