A Mississippi Tragedy
Synopsis
Calhoun, a planter, lives with his son and daughter, James and Martha. He strongly objects to young Gordon, who has been paying court to Martha and who has the reputation of being a gambler. Calhoun forbids Gordon from entering the house. One day as Gordon is traveling up the river he sees Calhoun who is returning from the sale of his cotton crop and is counting his money on the deck. Meredith, an unscrupulous gambler, also notices Calhoun and determines to relieve him of his money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenean Buel
- Original Title
- A Mississippi Tragedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenean Buel
Department Leadership Roster
Kenean Buel
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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Frequently Asked Questions About A Mississippi Tragedy
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What is A Mississippi Tragedy about?
Calhoun, a planter, lives with his son and daughter, James and Martha. He strongly objects to young Gordon, who has been paying court to Martha and who has the reputation of being a gambler. Calhoun forbids Gordon from entering the house. One day as Gordon is traveling up the river he sees Calhoun who is returning from the sale of his cotton crop and is counting his money on the deck. Meredith, an unscrupulous gambler, also notices Calhoun and determines to relieve him of his money.
Who directed A Mississippi Tragedy?
A Mississippi Tragedy was directed by Kenean Buel.
Who stars in A Mississippi Tragedy?
The principal cast of A Mississippi Tragedy includes Guy Coombs, Anna Q. Nilsson, Henry Hallam, James Vincent, Hal Clements.
When was A Mississippi Tragedy released and how long is it?
A Mississippi Tragedy was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Mississippi Tragedy?
A Mississippi Tragedy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).