Louisiana Purchase

"WHERE THERE'S HOPE...THERE'S LIFE AND LAUGHTER!"

Dec 31 1941 Approved 1h 38m
Comedy, Musical

A bumbling senator investigating graft in Louisiana is the target of a scheme involving a Viennese beauty.

Plot

Graft is rampant in the government of a "mythical" Louisiana, and the arrival of U.S. Senate investigator Loganberry brings panic. The chief miscreants shift the blame on to their innocent tool, Jim Taylor, who to save himself must "compromise" the simon-pure Senator Loganberry. As his instrument, Jim selects Marina Von Minden, beautiful Viennese refugee. But matters become complicated when Jim falls for Marina... and she takes a liking for the Senator.

Written by

Buddy G. DeSylva, Morrie Ryskind, Jerome Chodorov

Directed by

Irving Cummings

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
565
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA