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1929•146 min•Drama

Show Boat

Is Show Boat a Hit or Flop?

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Is Show Boat worth watching? With a rating of 5.7/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Show Boat Synopsis

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

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Top Cast

Laura La Plante
Laura La PlanteMagnolia
Joseph Schildkraut
Joseph SchildkrautGaylord Ravenal
Emily Fitzroy
Emily FitzroyParthenia Ann Hawks
Otis Harlan
Otis HarlanCapt. Andy Hawks
Alma Rubens
Alma RubensJulie Dozier
Jack McDonald
Jack McDonaldWindy
Jane La Verne
Jane La VerneMagnolia as Child / Kim
Neely Edwards
Neely EdwardsSchultzy
Elise Bartlett
Elise BartlettElly
Stepin Fetchit
Stepin FetchitJoe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Show Boat worth watching?

Show Boat has received mixed reviews with a 5.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is Show Boat hit or flop?

Show Boat has received average ratings (5.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Show Boat?

Show Boat is a Drama movie that 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 boo...

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