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Louisiana Purchase (1941)

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Release Date: Dec 25, 1941 Wide

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The Irving Berlin-Morrie Ryskind Broadway musical hit Louisiana Purchase came to the screen with surprisingly few emendations in 1941. Bob Hope replaces Broadway's William Gaxton in the role of innocent political flunkey Jim Taylor, set up to take the fall for wholesale graft by a group of corrupt Louisiana politicians. Taylor's friendly adversary is bumptuous U.S. senator Loganberry (Victor Moore, repeating his stage role), whose efforts at reform only end up getting him in hot water as well.

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Irving Cummings

In Theaters: Dec 25, 1941 Wide

On DVD: May 19, 1993

Universal Studios Home Video

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Bob Hope
Jim Taylor
Vera Zorina
Marina Von Minden
Victor Moore
Sen. Oliver P. Loganber...
Irene Bordoni
Mme. Bordelaise
Dona Drake
Beatrice
Raymond Walburn
Col. Davis Sr.
Max 'Slapsie Maxie' Rosen...
The Shadow
Frank Albertson
Davis Jr.
Phyllis Ruth
Emmy Lou
Donald MacBride
Police Captain Whitfiel...
Andrew Tombes
Dean Manning
Robert Warwick
Speaker of the House
Charles La Torre
Gaston
Emory Parnell
Lawyer
Iris Meredith
Lawyer's Secretary
Catherine Craig
Saleslady
Jack Norton
Jester
Sam McDaniel
Sam
Kay Aldridge
Louisiana Belle
Karin [Katharine] Booth
Louisiana Belle
Barbara Britton
Louisiana Belle
Edgar Dearing
House Detective
Brooke Evans
Louisiana Belle
Frances Gifford
Lynda Grey
Louisiana Belle
Maggie Hayes
Louisiana Belle
John Hiestand
Radio Announcer
Donald Kerr
Jester
Victor Laplace
Tom Patricola
Cab Driver
Floyd Shackelford
Doorman at Nite Club
Eleanor Stewart
Louisiana Belle
Jean Wallace
Louisiana Belle
Dave Willock
Bellhop
Alaine Brandes
Louisiana Belle
William Wright
Ambulance Driver
Patsy Mace
Girl Jester
Barbara Slater
Louisiana Belle
Joy Barlowe
Girl Jester
Louise LaPlanche
Louisiana Belle

Critic Reviews for Louisiana Purchase

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This pic is so lame, even the Irvin Berlin musical numbers stink.

July 11, 2011 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Very funny Bob Hope movie, filled with his unique brand of dry humor. Vera Zorina is a bland love interest, but the supporting cast is great, especially Victor Moore. Great costumes and fine sets.

September 27, 2009

James Higgins

I'm watching the always reliable Bob Hope in this witty and amusing musical. It's worth the watch for Hope's steady dry humor, the excellent music and the Technicolor filming!

July 10, 2011

Rich Simpson

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