Quick Facts
DirectorJames Whale
Runtime1h 53m · NR
GenresComedy · Drama · Music · Romance
Release1936-05-17
Film
Show Boat
1936· NR· 1h 53m· Comedy· Drama· Music· Romance
“HEAR Glorious New Music and Songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II:”
Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.
1936-05-17
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJames Whale
ScreenplayOscar Hammerstein II
ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.
Director of PhotographyJohn J. Mescall
Original Music ComposerJerome Kern
EditorBernard W. Burton
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 25 crew)
Details
Released1936-05-17
Runtime1h 53m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 49 votes
Original languageen
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