Show Boat(1936)
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Show Boat Synopsis
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.
Show Boat (1936) is a music, romance and drama film directed by James Whale, released on May 17, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Charles Winninger and Paul Robeson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- James Whale
- Writers:
- Edna Ferber, Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Producers:
- Carl Laemmle Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- John J. Mescall
- Composer:
- Jerome Kern
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,194,943
- Status:
- Released
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SHOW BOAT 1936 Faux Trailer
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Show Boat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irene Dunne
as Magnolia Hawkes
Allan Jones
as Gaylord Ravenal
Charles Winninger
as Cap'n Andy Hawkes
Paul Robeson
as Joe
Helen Morgan
as Julie LaVerne
Helen Westley
as Parthenia "Parthy" Hawkes
Queenie Smith
as Ellie May Chipley
Sammy White
as Frank Schultz
Donald Cook
as Steve Baker
Hattie McDaniel
as Queenie
- Francis X. Mahoney
Francis X. Mahoney
as Rubber Face
Marilyn Knowlden
as Kim as a Child
Key crew
Directed by James Whale, written by Edna Ferber, Oscar Hammerstein II and Oscar Hammerstein II, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..
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Show Boat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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Show Boat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Show Boat online?
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Show Boat (1936) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Show Boat?
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The main cast of Show Boat (1936) includes Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Charles Winninger, Paul Robeson and Helen Morgan. The film was directed by James Whale. 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 May 17, 1936 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Show Boat worth watching?
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Show Boat (1936) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, 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.