Lady from Louisiana (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1941, Lady from Louisiana is a drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 82 minutes. “DAZZINGLY SET IN THE WORLD'S MOST GLAMOROUS CITY WITH ITS SIDEWALK CAFES...ITS QUAINT, CONTINENTAL ATMOSPHERE...AND ITS MARDI GRAS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lady from Louisiana stars John Wayne as John Reynolds, Ona Munson as Julie Mirbeau, Ray Middleton as Blackburn 'Blackie' Williams and Henry Stephenson as General Anatole Mirbeau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Lady from Louisiana has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady from Louisiana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady from Louisiana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady from Louisiana (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady from Louisiana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady from Louisiana worth watching?
- Lady from Louisiana holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady from Louisiana?
- Lady from Louisiana stars John Wayne, Ona Munson, Ray Middleton, Henry Stephenson and Helen Westley.
- When was Lady from Louisiana released?
- Lady from Louisiana was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.