The Flame of New Orleans (1941) – Marlene Dietrich in a Saucy Period Romance

Описание: classic movies full length, silent movies full movie, old hollywood classics, vintage cinema collection, 1920s silent films, black and white films, hollywood golden age movies, buster keaton full movies, charlie chaplin classics, cecil b demille silent films, silent era treasures, classic film masterpieces, early hollywood cinema, rare classic movies, timeless film classics A glamorous, light-hearted romantic comedy from director René Clair, The Flame of New Orleans (1941) follows a crafty French adventuress posing as a countess in 19th-century New Orleans. Marlene Dietrich steals the show as Claire Ledoux, torn between a wealthy banker and a dashing ship captain. With lavish art direction—Oscar-nominated—witty script by Norman Krasna, and sumptuous cinematography by Rudolph Maté, this film offers romance, disguise, and old-world charm.

Synopsis
Countess Claire Ledoux arrives in mid-19th-century New Orleans, determined to marry into wealth. She ensnares banker Charles Giraud with feigned fainting and high-society airs. But when Captain Robert Latour bursts into her life, wooing her with rugged charm, Claire finds herself juggling two suitors. As her lies begin to unravel—exposed by her unsavory acquaintance Zolotov—she invents a cousin “Lili” to shift suspicion. Ultimately, Claire must choose between securing her future or following her heart.

Trivia & Salient Features
Directed by René Clair during his Hollywood exile; blends continental flair with American comedy.
Oscar-nominated for Art Direction (B&W) by Jack Otterson, Martin Obzina, and Russell A. Gausman.
Scripted to spoof Dietrich’s own glamorous image, with her full consent.
Marlene Dietrich's wardrobe dazzles, capturing extravagant 19th-century style.
Features Marlene's musical performance of “Sweet Is the Blush of May” and other period songs.

Key Cast & Crew
Director: René Clair
Writer: Norman Krasna & René Clair

Cast: Marlene Dietrich (Claire/Lili), Bruce Cabot (Robert Latour), Roland Young (Charles Giraud), Mischa Auer, Andy Devine, Theresa Harris, Anne Revere, Clarence Muse, and more
Cinematography: Rudolph Maté

Music: Frank Skinner (score), Charles Previn (musical direction)

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