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Release Date:
24 September 1951 (USA) moreTagline:
It's NEW! morePlot:
The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairytale romance is threatened when his luck turns sour. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Sticking Up For Dad's Lyrics (From New York Post. 1 September 2008, 12:44 AM, PDT)
Musical Star Howard Keel Dies at 85
(From WENN. 8 November 2004)
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Where are they now? moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Kathryn Grayson | ... | Magnolia Hawks |
 | Ava Gardner | ... | Julie LaVerne |
 | Howard Keel | ... | Gaylord Ravenal |
| Joe E. Brown | ... | Cap'n Andy Hawks |
| Marge Champion | ... | Ellie May Shipley |
| Gower Champion | ... | Frank Schultz |
| Robert Sterling | ... | Steve Baker |
 | Agnes Moorehead | ... | Parthy Hawks |
| Leif Erickson | ... | Pete (as Lief Erickson) |
| William Warfield | ... | Joe |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 minCountry:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Filming Locations:
Backlot, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Eddie Foy Jr. and Mildred Natwick were once considered for the roles of Cap'n Andy and Parthy. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the "Ol' Man River" sequence, after the boat has stopped moving to allow Ravenal to climb on board, it begins moving again and passes other dock workers on rafts. Joe is seen in long shot, standing on the deck of the show boat and singing to them the words "You an' me, we sweat and strain...", etc. During that specific moment, his voice is not quite synchronized with his arm and lip movements (he shakes his fists for emphasis). Then, on the line "Ya get a little drunk", he is shown in medium shot, and his voice matches his lip movements perfectly. moreQuotes:
Drunken sport: [on hearing Magnolia try to sing at the Trocadero] Take her back to the river... hee, hee, hee! moreSoundtrack:
Life Upon the Wicked Stage moreFAQ
What was so controversial about the opening number in the original stage version?What is the biggest difference between the original show and this film version of "Show Boat"?
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Ava Gardner, Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Marge & Gower Champion all under the sure and competent direction of George Sidney where are they? In which sky are those stars shining now? Maybe only in our memories. This was the golden era of musicals where other giants such as Stanley Donen and Vincente Minnelli as directors and Fred Asteire, Ginger Rogers (a little before), Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse as performers distinguished themselves. This movie is a landmark in the history of musical movies by the beauty of its lyrics and music and dance numbers. And the sceneries of course. Just only to watch (and listen to the song) the sequence where that old tune "Old Man River" is sung is this movie worth to be seen. Usually in these musicals the story is the weakest part of the movie but here it has even enough dramatic depth to interest the viewer. A very good movie in conclusion.