
Northern lawyer John Reynolds travels to New Orleans to try and clean up the local crime syndicate based around a lottery. Although he meets Julie Mirbeau and they are attracted to each other, the fact that her father heads the lottery means they end up on opposite sides. When her father is killed, Julie becomes more and more involved in the shady activities and in blocking Reynolds' attempts at prosecution.
Directed by Bernard Vorhaus, Lady from Louisiana leans on a strong ensemble — John Wayne, Ona Munson, Ray Middleton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1941.
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An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
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