Mississippi Gambler
“EVERY LIP SEALED BY SILENCE!”
Synopsis
A journalist finds out, that a plantation owner he meets is a gangster the police is looking for, who has changed his face with plastic surgery.
Top Cast
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Kent Taylor
John J. 'Johnny' Forbes
Frances Langford
Beth Cornell
John Litel
Jim Hadley aka Francis Carvel
Shemp Howard
Milton Davis - Brooklyn Cab Driver
Claire Dodd
Gladys La Verne
Wade Boteler
Eric Brandon - New York Newspaper Editor
Douglas Fowley
Chet Matthews
Aldrich Bowker
Judd Higgins - Mississippi Newspaper Editor
Eddie Dunn
Police Detective Sergeant Dexter
Harry Hayden
Sheriff Dan Calkins
David Oliver
Croupier
Eddie Acuff
Everett - Desk Clerk
Paul Phillips
Sid
George Reed
Roy
Alexander Lockwood
Spence
Robert Barron
Henchman Bert
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor, Al Martin, Marion Orth
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Mississippi Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Roy Chanslor, Al Martin, Marion Orth
Frank Skinner
John W. Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Roy Chanslor
Writer
Al Martin
Writer
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mississippi Gambler.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Gambler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mississippi Gambler about?
A journalist finds out, that a plantation owner he meets is a gangster the police is looking for, who has changed his face with plastic surgery.
Who directed Mississippi Gambler?
Mississippi Gambler was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Mississippi Gambler?
The principal cast of Mississippi Gambler includes Kent Taylor, Frances Langford, John Litel, Shemp Howard, Claire Dodd.
When was Mississippi Gambler released and how long is it?
Mississippi Gambler was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Mississippi Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mississippi Gambler was composed by Frank Skinner.