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Show Boat

Music • Romance • Drama • Comedy • 1936 • 1h 53m

Show Boat movie poster

RATING★ 3.4

RUNTIME1h 53m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “HEAR Glorious New Music and Songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II:”
Release Status: Released

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Genres

Music, Romance, Drama, Comedy

Director

James Whale

Original Language

EN

🎭 Cast

Irene Dunne

Irene DunneMagnolia Hawkes

Allan Jones

Allan JonesGaylord Ravenal

Charles Winninger

Charles WinningerCap'n Andy Hawkes

Paul Robeson

Paul RobesonJoe

Helen Morgan

Helen MorganJulie LaVerne

Helen Westley

Helen WestleyParthenia "Parthy" Hawkes

Queenie Smith

Queenie SmithEllie May Chipley

Sammy White

Sammy WhiteFrank Schultz

Donald Cook

Donald CookSteve Baker

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDanielQueenie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Show Boat about?: Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.
Who directed Show Boat?: Show Boat was directed by James Whale.
When was Show Boat released?: Show Boat was released on May 17, 1936.
How long is Show Boat?: Show Boat has a runtime of 1h 53m.
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