Mississippi Rhythm
“SONGS KEEP ROLLING ALONG...down ol' man river!”
Synopsis
On board a riverboat bound for Creek City, singer Jimmie Davis, who is going to become half-owner of a land development company willed to him by his uncle, shares a cabin with traveling salesman Dixie Dalrymple. After Dixie invites Jimmie to perform in a concert he is putting on for the other passengers, Jimmie is persuaded to participate in a crooked card game run by Judge Homer Kenworthy and his associates. However, with Dixie's intervention, Jimmie wins handsomely, then accuses the gamblers of trying to cheat him.
Top Cast
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Jimmie Davis
Jimmie Davis
Veda Ann Borg
Jeanette
Lee 'Lasses' White
Dixie Dalrymple
Sue England
Dorothy Kenworthy
James Flavin
Stan Caldwell
Paul Maxey
Judge Kenworthy
Paul Bryar
Sad Sam Beale
Joel Marston
Duke McCall
Guy Beach
Pop Lassiter
Lyle Talbot
O'Neill
Tex Cooper
Townsman (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Gretchen Darling, Louise Rousseau
- Original Title
- Mississippi Rhythm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Gretchen Darling, Louise Rousseau
Department Leadership Roster
Gretchen Darling
Screenplay
Louise Rousseau
Screenplay
Derwin Abrahams
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Rhythm
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What is Mississippi Rhythm about?
On board a riverboat bound for Creek City, singer Jimmie Davis, who is going to become half-owner of a land development company willed to him by his uncle, shares a cabin with traveling salesman Dixie Dalrymple. After Dixie invites Jimmie to perform in a concert he is putting on for the other passengers, Jimmie is persuaded to participate in a crooked card game run by Judge Homer Kenworthy and his associates. However, with Dixie's intervention, Jimmie wins handsomely, then accuses the gamblers of trying to cheat him.
Who directed Mississippi Rhythm?
Mississippi Rhythm was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in Mississippi Rhythm?
The principal cast of Mississippi Rhythm includes Jimmie Davis, Veda Ann Borg, Lee 'Lasses' White, Sue England, James Flavin.
When was Mississippi Rhythm released and how long is it?
Mississippi Rhythm was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mississippi Rhythm?
Mississippi Rhythm holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).