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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Mississippi Gambler

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1953-01-29

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 39m

Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures

Genres

  • Romance
  • Adventure
  • Western