The Mississippi Gambler
US (1953): Adventure/Romance
Mark Fallon (Tyrone Power), with partner Kansas John Polly (John McIntire), tries to introduce honest gambling on the riverboats. His first success makes enemies of the crooked gamblers and of fair Angelique Dureau (Piper Laurie), 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. Directed by Rudolph Maté. (Universal-International) (IMDb)
1 nomination
· Sound Recording 1953: Leslie I. Carey (U-I Sound Department)