Show Boat

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Release year: 1951

Storyline

The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairy tale romance is threatened after his luck turns sour.

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Awards

0 wins & 2 nominations

Did you know

• Director George Sidney had to leave for a few days because of illness, so uncredited associate producer Roger Edens directed the fog-enshrouded "departure" sequence, including William Warfield's performance of "Ol' Man River." That scene has been praised even by critics who hate this version of "Show Boat."

• It reportedly took only one take for William Warfield to pre-record his rendition of "Ol' Man River" prior to filming.

• The Breen Censorship Office challenged the "miscegenation sequence." They failed because the 1936 film version had it, setting a precedent.

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Technical specs

Sound mix

Mono

Aspect ratio

1.37 : 1

Color

Color

FAQ

• What is the biggest difference between the original show and this film version of "Show Boat"?
• What was so controversial about the opening number in the original stage version?
• Is "Cotton Blossom", the opening chorus, sung the same way in this film as in the show?