Show Boat (1936)

"HEAR Glorious New Music and Songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II:"

Music Romance Drama

Overview

Sheltered beauty Magnolia Hawkes takes over as the leading lady on a Mississippi riverboat show when mixed-race Julie and her white husband are forced out of town by a prejudiced sheriff. Charismatic opportunist Gaylord Ravenal wins Magnolia's heart, but his gambling losses threaten to ruin their chances for a happy marriage.

Duration

113 min

Rating

⭐ 6.7 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

May 17, 1936

Languages

English

Production

Universal Pictures