| Old Louisiana | |
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| Directed by | Irvin Willat |
| Starring | Tom Keene, Rita Hayworth, and Will Morgan |
| Cinematography | Arthur Martinelli |
Production company | Crescent Pictures |
| Distributed by | Crescent Pictures |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Old Louisiana is a 1937 American Western film, directed by Irvin Willat. It stars Tom Keene, Rita Hayworth, and Will Morgan. [1]
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