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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

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The first of a series of six two-reel "Musical Parade" shorts produced in Technicolor for the Paramount 1943-44 production season. The series would continue into 1948, and then were reissued in the early 50's. Songs included "All the Way" and "At the Mardi Gras."

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

19 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

01 October 1943

Country

United States of America

Cast

Betty Jane Rhodes

Betty Jane Rhodes

Suzy Brown

Ethel Clayton

Ethel Clayton

Mardi Gras Woman

Don Wilson

Don Wilson

Announcer

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Chamberlain

Val Setz

Val Setz

Juggler

Douglas Wood

Douglas Wood

Harrison Piske

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