15 November 1941 History 11 mins
This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.
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John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice)
Edward Ashley as Julian Poydras
Ava Gardner as Waitress (uncredited)
Dorothy Morris as Cissie Lerand (uncredited)
Sammy Lee Director
Adrienne Fazan Editor
Lennie Hayton Music
Jackson Rose Director of Photography
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