

Frontier Gambler
1956-07-01 · 71 min · ★ 6.5
A deputy marshal arrives in the small western town of Fairweather to investigate the death of a beautiful gambler known as "The Princess".
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- Directors
- Sam Newfield
- Production companies
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions, Associated Film Releasing Corporation (AFRC)
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John BromfieldCurt Darrow
Coleen GraySylvia Melbourne
Kent TaylorRoger Chadwick
Jim DavisTony Burton
Veda Ann BorgFrancie
Margia DeanGloria
Roy EngelTom McBride
Tracey RobertsHelen McBride
Stanley AndrewsPhilo Dewey
John MertonShorty
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