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Movie Description
Set just after the French Revolution, this operetta tells the story of a duke who gives up his title to further the cause of equality in his nation's colonies. Pretending to be a servant named Charles Michon, he travels by ship to New Orleans, and while on board, meets Marianne de Beaumanoir. Believing he's a naval officer, Marianne falls in love with Charles, but when his real identity is exposed after they arrive in Louisiana, she sends him away. Disillusioned and heartbroken, both leave America on separate vessels, but a sea battle and then a shipwreck brings them together again. Reunited on a remote island, they come to realize their true feelings for each other.
Film Notes
Featured songs: "One Kiss," "Wanting You," "Lover Come Back to Me," "Stouthearted Men," "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," "Marianne," "Tavern Scene (Take a Flower)," "Gorgeous Alexander," "Funny Little Sailor Men." "Soon I Will Be Done" -- composer unknown.
This operetta is based on the 1928 Broadway stage production. A different film version, set in Russia, was made in 1931 starring Grace Moore and Lawrence Tibbett.
The steamboat sequences were filmed at Santa Catalina Island, California.
Additional cast: Lorraine Bridges (vocal stand-in for Jeanette MacDonald), Austin Grant (solo bits on "Stouthearted Men").
Additional credits: Marvin Stuart (assistant director), Hugh Boswell (assistant director).
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