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The Mississippi Gambler (1953)

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.

  • Romance
  • Adventure
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerMark Fallon
  • Photo of Piper LauriePiper LaurieAngelique Dureau
  • Photo of Julie AdamsJulie AdamsAnn Conant (as Julia Adams)
  • Photo of John McIntireJohn McIntireKansas John Polly
  • Photo of Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghEdmond Dureau
  • Photo of John BaerJohn BaerLaurent Dureau
  • Photo of Ron RandellRon RandellGeorge Elwood
  • Photo of Ralph DumkeRalph DumkeCaldwell
  • Photo of Robert WarwickRobert WarwickPaul O. Monet
  • Photo of William ReynoldsWilliam ReynoldsPierre

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