Show Boat (1929)
Universal's Motion Picture Triumph!
This film sticks very closely to the Edna Ferber novel, rather than the musical based on the novel. There are only two major changes from Ferber's book : *Julie in this version is a white woman, not a racially mixed one; therefore she and her husband are not unlawfully married. * Ravenal returns at the end, instead of dying as in the novel
Director: Harry A. Pollard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date: July 27, 1929
Cast
- Laura La Plante - Magnolia
- Joseph Schildkraut - Gaylord Ravenal
- Emily Fitzroy - Parthenia Ann Hawks
- Otis Harlan - Capt. Andy Hawks
- Alma Rubens - Julie Dozier
- Jack McDonald - Windy
- Jane La Verne - Magnolia as Child / Kim
- Neely Edwards - Schultzy
- Elise Bartlett - Elly
- Stepin Fetchit - Joe
Screenplay
- Oscar Hammerstein II (Lyricist)
- Edna Ferber
- Edward J. Montaigne (Story Supervisor)
Music: Joseph Cherniavsky
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Editing: Daniel Mandell
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, silent film, riverboat
More Films by Director: Harry A. Pollard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Show Boat about?
- This film sticks very closely to the Edna Ferber novel, rather than the musical based on the novel. There are only two major changes from Ferber's book : *Julie in this version is a white woman, not a racially mixed one; therefore she and her husband are not unlawfully married. * Ravenal returns at the end, instead of dying as in the novel
- Who directed Show Boat?
- Show Boat was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
- Who stars in Show Boat?
- Show Boat stars Laura La Plante, Joseph Schildkraut, Emily Fitzroy, Otis Harlan, Alma Rubens, Jack McDonald.
- How long is Show Boat?
- Show Boat has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
- What genre is Show Boat?
- Show Boat is a Drama film.
- Where was Show Boat produced?
- Show Boat was produced in United States of America.