Mark Fallon, a riverboat gambler on his way to New Orleans, meets Angelique Dureau, a Southern belle who spurns his charm and advances. Using his winnings to build a casino, Fallon's card skills make him a fortune, while his pursuit of the fiery Angelique leads to knife fights, suicides, family feuds and duels over personal honor.
Mark Fallon, a riverboat gambler on his way to New Orleans, meets Angelique Dureau, a Southern belle who spurns his charm and advances. Using his winnings to build a casino, Fallon's card skills make him a fortune, while his pursuit of the fiery Angelique leads to knife fights, suicides, family feuds and duels over personal honor.
