@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Lady from Louisiana
"DAZZINGLY SET IN THE WORLD'S MOST GLAMOROUS CITY WITH ITS SIDEWALK CAFES...ITS QUAINT, CONTINENTAL ATMOSPHERE...AND ITS MARDI GRAS!"
Northern lawyer John Reynolds travels to New Orleans to try and clean up the local crime syndicate based around a lottery. Although he meets Julie Mirbeau and they are attracted to each other, the fact that her father heads the lottery means they end up on opposite sides. When her father is killed, Julie becomes more and more involved in the shady activities and in blocking Reynolds' attempts at prosecution.
Quick Stats
5.4
TMDB Rating
16
Votes
1h 22m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorBernard Vorhaus
WriterVera Caspary
CinematographyJack A. Marta
ComposerCy Feuer
EditorEdward Mann
Production DesignJohn Victor Mackay
Produced by
Republic Pictures
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
John Wayne
John Reynolds
Ona Munson
Julie Mirbeau
Ray Middleton
Blackburn 'Blackie' Williams
Henry Stephenson
General Anatole Mirbeau
Helen Westley
Blanche Brunot
Jack Pennick
Cuffy Brown
Dorothy Dandridge
Felice
Shimen Ruskin
Gaston
Jacqueline Dalya
Pearl
Paul Scardon
Judge Wilson
J
James H. McNamara
Senator Cassidy
James C. Morton
Littlefield
Maurice Costello
Edwards
Stanley Blystone
Lottery Victim
Al Bridge
Captain of Police
