Film · Released
Show Boat
“HEAR Glorious New Music and Songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II:”
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Show Boat at a glance
Show Boat is a 1936 music and romance film, running 1h 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
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Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1936-05-17
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Genres
- Music, Romance, Drama
- Director
- James Whale
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 51 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmSheltered 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.
Cast
14 names
Irene DunneMagnolia Hawkes
Allan JonesGaylord Ravenal
Charles WinningerCap'n Andy Hawkes
Paul RobesonJoe
Helen MorganJulie LaVerne
Helen WestleyParthenia "Parthy" Hawkes
Queenie SmithEllie May Chipley
Sammy WhiteFrank Schultz
Donald CookSteve Baker
Hattie McDanielQueenieFrancis X. MahoneyRubber Face
Marilyn KnowldenKim as a Child
Sunnie O'DeaKim - at Sixteen
Arthur HohlPeteQuestions about Show Boat
Quick answersWhere can I watch Show Boat in the United Kingdom?
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Is Show Boat suitable for children?
Show Boat is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Show Boat 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…
How long is Show Boat?
Show Boat runs for 1h 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Show Boat trailer?
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