---
title: "Docks of New Orleans"
year: 1948
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/docks-of-new-orleans-1948"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50772
imdb_id: "tt0040296"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 64
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Docks of New Orleans (1948) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/docks-of-new-orleans-1948

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Docks of New Orleans is a 1948 American mystery, thriller, comedy, and crime film released in the United States on March 21, 1948. The film was directed by Derwin Abrahams and starred Roland Winters in his second appearance as the detective Charlie Chan, following his replacement of Sidney Toler in the role. The main cast also included Virginia Dale and Mantan Moreland. The plot centers on detective Charlie Chan springing into action when top officials and partners of a New Orleans chemical company begin dropping like flies. Specifically, after the partners in the LaFontaine Chemical Co. sign a legal agreement leaving their share to the surviving partner or partners, two of them are murdered. The film has a runtime of one hour and four minutes and is categorized under the genres of thriller, comedy, crime, and mystery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Derwin Abrahams
- **Networks / Studios**: Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roland Winters** as *Charlie Chan*
- **Virginia Dale** as *Rene Blanchette*
- **Mantan Moreland** as *Birmingham Brown*
- **John Gallaudet** as *Pete McNalley*
- **Victor Sen Yung** as *Tommy Chan*
- **Carol Forman** as *Nita Aguirre*
- **Douglas Fowley** as *Grock*
- **Harry Hayden** as *Oscar Swenstrom*
- **Emmett Vogan** as *Henri Castanaro*
- **Howard Negley** as *Andre Pereaux*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Docks of New Orleans online?
Docks of New Orleans is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Docks of New Orleans worth watching?
Docks of New Orleans holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Docks of New Orleans and when was it released?
Docks of New Orleans is a feature film with a runtime of 64 minutes. It was released in 1948. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Docks of New Orleans?
Docks of New Orleans was directed by Derwin Abrahams.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Docks of New Orleans — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50772)
- [Docks of New Orleans (1948) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040296/fullcredits/cast)
- [Docks of New Orleans - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docks_of_New_Orleans)
- [Docks of New Orleans (1948) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50772-docks-of-new-orleans/cast)
- [Where to Watch Docks of New Orleans (1948) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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