The Mississippi Gambler
“Story of the Old Romantic Days of the River Steamboats”
Synopsis
He was a handsome gambler, living by his wits; yet when he played for the biggest stake of his life he threw away the winning hand; She was the beautiful daughter of a Southern gentleman; yet she fell in love with the gambler. How? Why? See the answer in this utterly charming, smashingly dramatic and colorful romance of river days fraught with adventure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Early, Karl Brown, Leonard Fields, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- The Mississippi Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Dudley Early, Karl Brown, Leonard Fields, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Dudley Early
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
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?
He was a handsome gambler, living by his wits; yet when he played for the biggest stake of his life he threw away the winning hand; She was the beautiful daughter of a Southern gentleman; yet she fell in love with the gambler. How? Why? See the answer in this utterly charming, smashingly dramatic and colorful romance of river days fraught with adventure.
Who directed The Mississippi Gambler?
The Mississippi Gambler was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Mississippi Gambler?
The principal cast of The Mississippi Gambler includes Joseph Schildkraut, Joan Bennett, Carmelita Geraghty, Alec B. Francis, Otis Harlan.
When was The Mississippi Gambler released and how long is it?
The Mississippi Gambler was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 57m.
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.).