Mississippi (1935) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Mississippi (1935) — A young pacifist after refusing on principle to defend her sweetheart's honor and being banished
Mississippi (1935) Storyline
A young pacifist after refusing on principle to defend her sweetheart's honor and being banished in disgrace, joins a riverboat troupe as a singer, acquires a reputation as a crackshot after a saloon brawl in which the villain of the piece accidentally kills himself with his own gun, falls in love with his former fianceé's sister and finally bullies an apprehensive family into accepting him.
Full Cast & Crew
- Bing Crosby as Tom Grayson
- W.C. Fields as Commodore Jackson
- Joan Bennett as Lucy
- Queenie Smith as Alabam
- Gail Patrick as Elvira
- Claude Gillingwater as General Rumford
- John Miljan as Major Patterson
- Jan Duggan as Thrilled Passenger in Pilot House
- Fred Kohler as Captain Blackie
- Edward Pawley as Joe Patterson
- Paul Hurst as Hefty
- Theresa Maxwell Conover as Miss Markham
- John Larkin as Rumbo
- Libby Taylor as Lavinia
- Stanley Andrews as Gambler (uncredited)
Why Watch Mississippi?
The Vibe: Mississippi is a captivating and well-crafted music movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1935. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.7/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with music-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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