The Toast of New Orleans (1950)

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The Toast of New Orleans (1950) poster

Snooty opera singer meets a rough-and-tumble fisherman in the Louisiana bayous, but this fisherman can sing! Her agent lures him away to New Orleans to teach him to sing opera but comes to regret this rash decision when the singers fall in love.

Director: Norman Taurog
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Johnny Green, Nicholas Brodszky
Cinematography: William E. Snyder
Editing: Gene Ruggiero
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

fisherman, musical, opera singer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Toast of New Orleans about?
Snooty opera singer meets a rough-and-tumble fisherman in the Louisiana bayous, but this fisherman can sing! Her agent lures him away to New Orleans to teach him to sing opera but comes to regret this rash decision when the singers fall in love.
Who directed The Toast of New Orleans?
The Toast of New Orleans was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in The Toast of New Orleans?
The Toast of New Orleans stars Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, David Niven, J. Carrol Naish, James Mitchell, Richard Hageman.
How long is The Toast of New Orleans?
The Toast of New Orleans has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Toast of New Orleans?
The Toast of New Orleans is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
Where was The Toast of New Orleans produced?
The Toast of New Orleans was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Toast of New Orleans?
The themes of The Toast of New Orleans include: Musical Spectacle.