The Toast of New Orleans

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The Toast of New Orleans

Directed by	Norman Taurog
Produced by	Joe Pasternak
Written by	Sy Gomberg George Wells
Starring	Mario Lanza Kathryn Grayson David Niven
Music by	Nicholas Brodszky Johnny Green
Cinematography	William Snyder
Editing by	Gene Ruggiero
Release date(s)	1950
Running time	97 min.
Country	U.S.A.
Language	English
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The Toast of New Orleans is a 1950 film directed by Norman Taurog and choreographed by Eugene Loring. It starred Mario Lanza, Kathryn Grayson, David Niven, J. Carroll Naish, James Mitchell and a teenaged Rita Moreno. The film was made in the wake of That Midnight Kiss, Lanza's successful film debut, as an opportunity for Lanza to sing on the big screen again.

[edit] Plot

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The plot revolves around Pepe Abellard Duvalle, a New Orleans fisherman, who falls in love with opera star, soprano Suzette Micheline (Grayson). It culminates with Michelin's manager, played by Niven, hearing Duvalle sing and offering him a position.

[edit] Music

In addition to arias from Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and La Traviata, the film includes the song Be My Love, which was nominated for an Academy Award.