Dixiana (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 1930, Dixiana is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Luther Reed, running about 100 minutes. “Radio's miracle dramatic spectacle” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A circus performer falls in love with the son of a plantation owner in antebellum New Orleans. When the young man's stepmother objects to the wedding, the couple break apart and go their separate ways for a time. Also in the mix are two circus comics who feud over the heart of another Southern belle.

Who’s in it. Dixiana stars Bebe Daniels as Dixiana Caldwell, Everett Marshall as Carl Van Horn, Bert Wheeler as Peewee and Robert Woolsey as Ginger Dandy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Dixiana has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dixiana page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dixiana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dixiana (1930)?
In US, Dixiana is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dixiana worth watching?
Dixiana holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dixiana?
Dixiana stars Bebe Daniels, Everett Marshall, Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey and Joseph Cawthorn.
When was Dixiana released?
Dixiana was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.