Mardi Gras (1943)
The first of a series of six two-reel "Musical Parade" shorts produced in Technicolor for the Paramount 1943-44 production season. The series would continue into 1948, and then were reissued in the early 50's. Songs included "All the Way" and "At the Mardi Gras."
Director: Hugh Bennett
Genre: Music
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: October 1, 1943
Cast
- Betty Jane Rhodes - Suzy Brown
- Ethel Clayton - Mardi Gras Woman
- Don Wilson - Announcer
- Bert Roach - Chamberlain
- Val Setz - Juggler
- Douglas Wood - Harrison Piske
- Johnny Johnston - Johnnie Jones
- Winifred Harris - Mrs. Piske
- Allen Ray - Mardi Gras Man
- Ronald R. Rondell - Black Villain
Screenplay
- Ray Spencer (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dance, short film
More Films by Director: Hugh Bennett
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mardi Gras about?
- The first of a series of six two-reel "Musical Parade" shorts produced in Technicolor for the Paramount 1943-44 production season. The series would continue into 1948, and then were reissued in the early 50's. Songs included "All the Way" and "At the Mardi Gras."
- Who directed Mardi Gras?
- Mardi Gras was directed by Hugh Bennett.
- Who stars in Mardi Gras?
- Mardi Gras stars Betty Jane Rhodes, Ethel Clayton, Don Wilson, Bert Roach, Val Setz, Douglas Wood.
- How long is Mardi Gras?
- Mardi Gras has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Mardi Gras?
- Mardi Gras is a Music film.
- Where was Mardi Gras produced?
- Mardi Gras was produced in United States of America.