

Show Boat
1951-07-19 · 107 min · ★ 6.2
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
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Production details
- Directors
- George Sidney
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 11,000,000
Top Cast
Kathryn GraysonMagnolia Hawks
Ava GardnerJulie LaVerne
Howard KeelGaylord Ravenal
Joe E. BrownCap'n Andy Hawks
Marge ChampionEllie May Shipley
Gower ChampionFrank Schultz
Robert SterlingSteven Baker
Agnes MooreheadParthy Hawks
Leif EricksonPete
William WarfieldJoe
Linda ChristianChorus Girl (uncredited)
Bess FlowersRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Adele JergensCameo McQueen (uncredited)
Anna Q. NilssonSeamstress (uncredited)
Bert RoachDrunk (uncredited)
Regis ToomeyIke Vallon (uncredited)
Chick ChandlerTrocadero Stage Assistant (uncredited)
Norman LeavittCalliope Player (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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