Show Boat

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Irene Dunne Magnolia Hawkes

Allan Jones Gaylord Ravenal

Charles Winninger Cap'n Andy Hawkes

Paul Robeson Joe

Helen Morgan Julie LaVerne