Show Boat(1951)
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Show Boat Synopsis
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
Show Boat (1951) is a romance and drama film directed by George Sidney, released on July 19, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel and Joe E. Brown. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sidney
- Writers:
- John Lee Mahin, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Jerome Kern
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,300,000
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Show Boat (1951) Trailer
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Show Boat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kathryn Grayson
as Magnolia Hawks
Ava Gardner
as Julie LaVerne
Howard Keel
as Gaylord Ravenal
Joe E. Brown
as Cap'n Andy Hawks
Marge Champion
as Ellie May Shipley
Gower Champion
as Frank Schultz
Robert Sterling
as Steven Baker
Agnes Moorehead
as Parthy Hawks
Leif Erickson
as Pete
William Warfield
as Joe
Linda Christian
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Sidney, written by John Lee Mahin, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Show Boat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 82 ratings.
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Show Boat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Show Boat online?
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Show Boat (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Show Boat?
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The main cast of Show Boat (1951) includes Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown and Marge Champion. The film was directed by George Sidney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Show Boat released?
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Show Boat was released on July 19, 1951 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Show Boat worth watching?
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Show Boat (1951) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Show Boat?
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Yes. The official Show Boat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.