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24 September 1951 (USA) moreTagline:
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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:
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Take it for what it is.. more (33 total)Cast
(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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Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
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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The body of water which doubled as the "Mississippi River" throughout nearly all the river scenes was actually the lake used for the Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan movies made at M-G-M. This lake was also known as "The Lagoon" at MGM Studios because of its size. Several boats were moored there at the time of the big auction of studio properties, including the scaled replica of the "Bounty." The Lagoon was located on MGM's vast Backlot #3 at Overland and Jefferson Boulevards in Culver City, about one mile south of the studio's main lot. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The show boat "Cotton Blossom" is inaccurately designed for the era in which the story takes place (the 1880's). The boat used in the film is built in the style of a typical modern luxury riverboat, with giant twin smokestacks and a large paddlewheel in the rear, and it moves on its own power. Modern "show boats" are built that way because of advances made since the 19th century, but authentic show boats of the era did not have smokestacks or paddlewheels, and were not self-powered. They were barge-like structures similar to a long, floating house with a flat roof, and they were connected to, and pushed along by the misleadingly named "towboats", which did have smokestacks and a paddlewheel. If a real show boat of the era had been steam-powered, its steam engine would have had to be placed (very dangerously) smack in the middle of the auditorium. moreQuotes:
Julie: Mister... if you ever get to see Nollie, not get together with her I mean, but- if you ever do get to talk to her, don't ever tell her you saw me; I mean, don't ever tell her you saw me like this. moreSoundtrack:
Why Do I Love You? 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"?
How different, overall, is this 1951 film from the original show as well as the 1936 film?
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Please people! Try not to over-analyze, like so many others have done in the other comments about this fabulous Techno-color classic from the early 1950's Hollywood. It isn't supposed to be a carbon-copy remake of the older 1936 version nor is it supposed to be making any sort of PC statements about race! Times changed and so did the attitudes and views of most americans, especially after WWII. Take it for what it is! A great musical wrapped around a love story. Beautiful lead actress, strong male lead and awesome broadway style tunes sung by great voices, especially William Warfield's "Old man River"!