Mississippi (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1935, Mississippi is a comedy and music film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 73 minutes. “SAIL AWAY ON A CRUISE OF MERRIMENT & MELODY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mississippi stars Bing Crosby as Tom Grayson, W.C. Fields as Commodore Jackson, Joan Bennett as Lucy and Gail Patrick as Elvira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mississippi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mississippi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mississippi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mississippi (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mississippi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mississippi worth watching?
- Mississippi holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mississippi?
- Mississippi stars Bing Crosby, W.C. Fields, Joan Bennett, Gail Patrick and Queenie Smith.
- When was Mississippi released?
- Mississippi was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.