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Mississippi Gambler
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Mississippi Gambler

1942-04-17 · 60 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama

A journalist finds out, that a plantation owner he meets is a gangster the police is looking for, who has changed his face with plastic surgery.

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Directors
John Rawlins
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kent TaylorKent TaylorJohn J. 'Johnny' Forbes
Frances LangfordFrances LangfordBeth Cornell
John LitelJohn LitelJim Hadley aka Francis Carvel
Shemp HowardShemp HowardMilton Davis - Brooklyn Cab Driver
Claire DoddClaire DoddGladys La Verne
Wade BotelerWade BotelerEric Brandon - New York Newspaper Editor
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyChet Matthews
Aldrich BowkerAldrich BowkerJudd Higgins - Mississippi Newspaper Editor
Eddie DunnEddie DunnPolice Detective Sergeant Dexter
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenSheriff Dan Calkins
David OliverDavid OliverCroupier
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffEverett - Desk Clerk
Paul PhillipsSid
George ReedRoy
Alexander LockwoodAlexander LockwoodSpence
Robert BarronRobert BarronHenchman Bert

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