Watched at the Library of Congress - 6/26/26.
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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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Cast & crew
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Played alongside "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" through October 27, 1943.
16th ACADEMY AWARDS1 Nomination● ● ●SHORT SUBJECT (TWO-REEL)Walter MacEwen, Producer
Common questions
What is Mardi Gras (1943) about?+
This musical short follows a secretary and a clerk who navigate the festive atmosphere of a celebration by concealing their true identities until they are chosen as the king and queen.
Who directed Mardi Gras (1943)?+
The film was directed by Hugh Bennett, an American director known for his work on numerous shorts for the studio during the 1940s.
Has Mardi Gras (1943) won any awards?+
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel) at the 16th Academy Awards.
