Show Boat
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Originally released in 1951. Show Boat is a music/romance film. directed by George Sidney.
Starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel
Synopsis
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (76 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$11M
4.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kathryn Grayson
as Magnolia Hawks
Ava Gardner
as Julie LaVerne
Howard Keel
as Gaylord Ravenal
Joe E. Brown
as Cap'n Andy Hawks
Marge Champion
as Ellie May Shipley
Gower Champion
as Frank Schultz
Robert Sterling
as Steven Baker
Agnes Moorehead
as Parthy Hawks
Leif Erickson
as Pete
William Warfield
as Joe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Show Boat about?
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
Who directed Show Boat?
Show Boat was directed by George Sidney.
How long is Show Boat?
Show Boat has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Show Boat released?
Show Boat was released on July 19, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Show Boat?
The main cast of Show Boat includes Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown, Marge Champion.