Show Boat

Show Boat

Universal's Motion Picture Triumph!

5.7 /10 3 votes
July 27, 1929 2h 26m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Harry A. Pollard
Writers Oscar Hammerstein II, Edward J. Montaigne
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 5.7/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Laura La Plante

Laura La Plante

Magnolia

Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut

Gaylord Ravenal

Emily Fitzroy

Emily Fitzroy

Parthenia Ann Hawks

Otis Harlan

Otis Harlan

Capt. Andy Hawks

Alma Rubens

Alma Rubens

Julie Dozier

Jack McDonald

Jack McDonald

Windy

Jane La Verne

Magnolia as Child / Kim

Neely Edwards

Neely Edwards

Schultzy

Elise Bartlett

Elly

Stepin Fetchit

Stepin Fetchit

Joe

Jules Bledsoe

Jules Bledsoe

Joe [prologue]

Tess Gardella

Queenie [prologue]

Frequently Asked Questions

Show Boat was released on July 27, 1929.

The runtime of Show Boat is 2h 26m.

Show Boat is a Drama movie.

Show Boat has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Show Boat is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Show Boat was directed by Harry A. Pollard.

The main cast of Show Boat includes Laura La Plante, Joseph Schildkraut, Emily Fitzroy.

Show Boat is originally in English.