Movie Description
The Mississippi Gambler
(1953)Overview
Mark Fallon, with partner Kansas John Polly, tries to introduce honest gambling on the riverboats. His first success makes enemies of the crooked gamblers and of fair Angelique Dureau, whose necklace he won. Later in New Orleans, Mark befriends Angelique's father, but she still affects to despise him as his gambling career brings him wealth. Duelling, tragedy, and romantic complications follow.
Featured Crew
- Director : Rudolph Maté
- Producer : Ted Richmond
- Editor : Edward Curtiss
- Cast : Tyrone Power,Piper Laurie,Julie Adams,John McIntire,Paul Cavanagh,John Baer,Ron Randell,Ralph Dumke,Robert Warwick,William Reynolds,Guy Williams,Alan Dexter,Albert Cavens,Dennis Weaver,James Adamson,Leon Alton,Ernest Anderson,Carl Andre,LeRoi Antoine,Walter Bacon,John Barton,Mary Bayless,Hugh Beaumont,Frederic Berest,Paul Bradley,Ralph Brooks,Ivan Browning,Dorothy Bruce,George Bruggeman,Eduardo Cansino Jr.,Albert Cavens,Fred Cavens,André Charlot,Gwen Verdon
Cast
Mark Fallon
Angelique Dureau
Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)
Kansas John Polly
Edmond Dureau
Laurent Dureau
George Elwood
Caldwell
Paul O. Monet
Pierre
Andre
Man
Etienne
Julian Contant
Steward at Fencing Club (uncredited)
Fencing Student (uncredited)
Bellhop (uncredited)
Mate on the Sultana (uncredited)
Singer (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Riverboat Passenger
Party Guest (uncredited)
Kennerly (uncredited)
Carnes (uncredited)
Gamber (uncredited)
Card Player (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Fencing Student (uncredited)
Bit Part (uncredited)
Etienne - Fencing Instructor (uncredited)
Emile Maitre - Fencing Master (uncredited)
Keith (uncredited)
Voodoo Chicken Dancer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Mississippi Gambler
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-01-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 39m
Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures
Genres
- Romance
- Adventure
- Western
