Romance of Louisiana
1937 · 18 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, History
A short historical drama about the Louisiana Purchase.
Directed by Crane Wilbur · Written by Crane Wilbur
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Addison Richards James Monroe / Radio Actor in Studio -
Erville Alderson Radio Broadcaster / Thomas Jefferson -
Suzanne Kaaren Empress Josephine -
Ian Wolfe Tallyrand (as Ien Wulf) -
Alphonse Ethier Marbaugh -
Henry Hall Cabinet Member -
Jack Mower Announcer at Ball -
Ted Osborne Ross of Pennsyvania (as Theodore Osborne)
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