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Show Boat

NR19361h 53mJames Whale
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 88

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"HEAR Glorious New Music and Songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II:"

Sheltered beauty Magnolia Hawkes takes over as the leading lady on a Mississippi riverboat show when mixed-race Julie and her white husband are forced out of town by a prejudiced sheriff. Charismatic opportunist Gaylord Ravenal wins Magnolia's heart, but his gambling losses threaten to ruin their chances for a happy marriage.

MusicRomanceDrama
New Year's EveMississippi RiverMusicalShowboat

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What is Show Boat (1936) about?

Sheltered beauty Magnolia Hawkes takes over as the leading lady on a Mississippi riverboat show when mixed-race Julie and her white husband are forced out of town by a prejudiced sheriff. Charismatic opportunist Gaylord Ravenal wins Magnolia's heart, but his gambling losses threaten to ruin their chances for a happy marriage.

Who stars in Show Boat?

Show Boat stars Irene Dunne (Magnolia Hawkes), Allan Jones (Gaylord Ravenal), Charles Winninger (Cap'n Andy Hawkes), Paul Robeson (Joe), Helen Morgan (Julie LaVerne). The film was directed by James Whale.

How long is Show Boat?

Show Boat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1936. It is rated NR.

Is Show Boat worth watching?

Show Boat holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Music, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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