Show Boat

About Show Boat

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by James Whale

Starring Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Charles Winninger, Paul Robeson, Helen Morgan

Produced by Universal Pictures