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1929146 minDrama

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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Laura La Plante
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Joseph Schildkraut
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Emily Fitzroy
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Otis Harlan
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Alma Rubens
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Jack McDonald
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Neely Edwards
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Elise Bartlett
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Stepin Fetchit
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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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