Show Boat
Summary:
This second film version of the Edna Ferber/Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II musical Show Boat is considered by many film buffs to be the best of the three. Covering nearly four decades (was there ever an Edna Ferber novel that didn't?), the film stars Irene Dunne as Magnolia Hawks, a role she'd previously played on stage, though not in the Broadway version. The daughte... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Irene Dunne - (Magnolia Hawks)
Allan Jones - (Gaylord Revenal)
Charles Winninger - (Capt. Andy Hawks)
Paul Robeson - (Joe)
Helen Morgan - (Julie)
All Cast & Crew >>
Review:
Show Boat lacks the production values and color cinematography of the 1951 remake, but it more than compensates with great performances and the remarkable work of director James Whale. Working with Universal at a time when the studio was severely short of cash, Whale uses a variety of camera tricks to keep the film visually interesting.... Continue >>
Related Movies:
1955 Oklahoma!
1937 Big Fella
More Related Movies >>
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
