Dixie (1943)

5.0/10 89 min Music Comedy

Overview

A young songwriter leaves his Kentucky home to try to make it in New Orleans. Eventually he winds up in New York, where he sells his songs to a music publisher, but refuses to sell his most treasured composition: "Dixie." The film is based on the life of Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the classic song "Dixie."

Cast

Bing Crosby

Daniel Decatur Emmett

Dorothy Lamour

Millie Cook

Marjorie Reynolds

Jean Mason

Billy De Wolfe

Mr. Bones

Lynne Overman

Mr. Whitlock

Eddie Foy Jr.

Mr. Felham

Raymond Walburn

Mr. Cook

Grant Mitchell

Mr. Mason

Olin Howland

Mr. Deveraux

Robert Warwick

Mr. LaPlant

Fortunio Bonanova

Waiter

Brandon Hurst

Dignified Man in Audience

Willie Best

Steward (uncredited)

James Burke

Riverboat Captain (uncredited)

Ethel Clayton

Woman (uncredited)

Jimmy Conlin

Publisher (uncredited)

Tom Kennedy

Barkeeper (uncredited)

Paul McVey

Headwaiter (uncredited)

Charles R. Moore

News Vendor (uncredited)

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