Show Boat
Director: Harry A. Pollard
"Universal's Motion Picture Triumph!"
This film sticks very closely to the Edna Ferber novel, rather than the musical based on the novel. There are only two major changes from Ferber's book : *Julie in this version is a white woman, not a racially mixed one; therefore she and her husband are not unlawfully married. * Ravenal returns at the end, instead of dying as in the novel
Cast
Laura La Plante
Magnolia
Joseph Schildkraut
Gaylord Ravenal
Emily Fitzroy
Parthenia Ann Hawks
Otis Harlan
Capt. Andy Hawks
Alma Rubens
Julie Dozier
Jack McDonald
Windy
Jane La Verne
Magnolia as Child / Kim
Neely Edwards
Schultzy
Elise Bartlett
Elly
Stepin Fetchit
Joe
Jules Bledsoe
Joe [prologue]
Tess Gardella
Queenie [prologue]
In brief
Show Boat (1929) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 26min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is Show Boat?
Show Boat runs 146 minutes (2h 26min).
What rating does Show Boat have?
Show Boat has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 4 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Show Boat from?
Show Boat was released in 1929.
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