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Feature film — 1951

Show Boat (1951)

6.21h 47mRomance — Drama

A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.

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A high-signal pick with 83 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: George Sidney

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Cast & crew

Kathryn Grayson as Magnolia Hawks

Kathryn Grayson

Magnolia Hawks

Ava Gardner as Julie LaVerne

Ava Gardner

Julie LaVerne

Howard Keel as Gaylord Ravenal

Howard Keel

Gaylord Ravenal

Joe E. Brown as Cap'n Andy Hawks

Joe E. Brown

Cap'n Andy Hawks

Marge Champion as Ellie May Shipley

Marge Champion

Ellie May Shipley

Gower Champion as Frank Schultz

Gower Champion

Frank Schultz

Robert Sterling as Steven Baker

Robert Sterling

Steven Baker

Agnes Moorehead as Parthy Hawks

Agnes Moorehead

Parthy Hawks

Leif Erickson as Pete

Leif Erickson

Pete

William Warfield as Joe

William Warfield

Joe

Linda Christian as Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Linda Christian

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Bess Flowers as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

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