New Orleans (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1947, New Orleans is a drama, romance and music film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 90 minutes. “It's the Lowdown on Wicked Old Basin Street!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. New Orleans stars Arturo de Córdova as Nick Duquesne (as Arturo De Cordova), Dorothy Patrick as Miralee Smith, Billie Holiday as Endie and Louis Armstrong as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, New Orleans has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Orleans page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Orleans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Orleans (1947)?
- In US, New Orleans is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New Orleans worth watching?
- New Orleans holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New Orleans?
- New Orleans stars Arturo de Córdova, Dorothy Patrick, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Marjorie Lord.
- When was New Orleans released?
- New Orleans was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.