Louisiana Territory
Originally released in 1953. Louisiana Territory is a drama film. directed by Harry W. Smith. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Val Winter, Leo Zinser, and Julian Meister
Synopsis
Made by RKO-Pathe, in Pathe color and three-dimension, in observance of the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase from France at a cost of $15,000,000 (more than the annual income of the U.S.A. at the time). After a short narrative showing U.S. Ambassador Robert Livingston (Val Winter) negotiating the purchase with Napoleon and Tallyrand, the rest of the film, guided by Livingston's spirit, visits the 1953 territory of the purchase and shows the growth of such former outposts as Minneapolis, Minnesota; Des Moines, Iowa; St. Louis, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Most of the footage is given to New Orleans, Louisiana and its Vieux Carre, docks, business district and museums, ending with the preparation for that city's annual Mardi Gras.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Pathé Pictures
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana Territory about?
Made by RKO-Pathe, in Pathe color and three-dimension, in observance of the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase from France at a cost of $15,000,000 (more than the annual income of the U.S....
Who directed Louisiana Territory?
Louisiana Territory was directed by Harry W. Smith.
How long is Louisiana Territory?
Louisiana Territory has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Louisiana Territory released?
Louisiana Territory was released on October 16, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Louisiana Territory?
The main cast of Louisiana Territory includes Val Winter, Leo Zinser, Julian Meister, Phyliss Massicot, Marlene Behrens.