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The Mississippi Gambler

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Plot

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.

Cast

Tyrone Power as Mark Fallon
Tyrone Power

as Mark Fallon

Piper Laurie as Angelique Dureau
Piper Laurie

as Angelique Dureau

Julie Adams as Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)
Julie Adams

as Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)

John McIntire as Kansas John Polly
John McIntire

as Kansas John Polly

Paul Cavanagh as Edmond Dureau
Paul Cavanagh

as Edmond Dureau

John Baer as Laurent Dureau
John Baer

as Laurent Dureau

Ron Randell as George Elwood
Ron Randell

as George Elwood

Ralph Dumke as Caldwell
Ralph Dumke

as Caldwell

Robert Warwick as Paul O. Monet
Robert Warwick

as Paul O. Monet

William Reynolds as Pierre
William Reynolds

as Pierre

Movie Facts

Rated

  • Approved

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • January 29, 1953

Production Companies

  • Universal International Pictures

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • -

Runtime

  • 1.65 hrs

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Reviews

It is a very interesting film filled with romance, brawl, and passion. When Mark founded his aztec riches casino and began a "war" with his opponents, I doubted whether he would be able to win his beloved woman, hold his wealth and casino. However, it was not worth it. Of course, I will not tell you the most interesting moments in the movie. Y…