Show Boat
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1951 · 107 min · ★ 6.2 · Music, Romance, Drama
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
Directed by George Sidney · Written by John Lee Mahin
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Kathryn Grayson Magnolia Hawks -
Ava Gardner Julie LaVerne -
Howard Keel Gaylord Ravenal -
Joe E. Brown Cap'n Andy Hawks -
Marge Champion Ellie May Shipley -
Gower Champion Frank Schultz -
Robert Sterling Steven Baker -
Agnes Moorehead Parthy Hawks -
Leif Erickson Pete -
William Warfield Joe -
Linda Christian Chorus Girl (uncredited) -
Bess Flowers Racetrack spectator (uncredited)
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