The Mississippi Gambler
“His game is fancy women ... and his fate is Lady Luck !”
Synopsis
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.
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The Mississippi Gambler (1953) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-06
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Tyrone Power
Mark Fallon
Piper Laurie
Angelique Dureau
Julie Adams
Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)
John McIntire
Kansas John Polly
Paul Cavanagh
Edmond Dureau
John Baer
Laurent Dureau
Ron Randell
George Elwood
Ralph Dumke
Caldwell
Robert Warwick
Paul O. Monet
William Reynolds
Pierre
Guy Williams
Andre
Alan Dexter
Man
Albert Cavens
Etienne
Dennis Weaver
Julian Contant
James Adamson
Steward at Fencing Club (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Fencing Student (uncredited)
Ernest Anderson
Bellhop (uncredited)
Carl Andre
Mate on the Sultana (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
St. Louis, Missouri
Festival / Special Debut
January 29, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Mississippi Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Seton I. Miller
Frank Skinner
Irving Glassberg
Edward Curtiss
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Richmond
Producer
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Rudolph Maté
Director
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mississippi Gambler
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What is The Mississippi Gambler about?
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.
Who directed The Mississippi Gambler?
The Mississippi Gambler was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Mississippi Gambler?
The principal cast of The Mississippi Gambler includes Tyrone Power, Piper Laurie, Julie Adams, John McIntire, Paul Cavanagh.
When was The Mississippi Gambler released and how long is it?
The Mississippi Gambler was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mississippi Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mississippi Gambler was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mississippi Gambler?
The Mississippi Gambler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).