Show Boat
1929, English. Directed by Harry A. Pollard.
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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
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harry A. PollardDirector
- Laura La PlanteMagnolia
- Joseph SchildkrautGaylord Ravenal
- Emily FitzroyParthenia Ann Hawks
- Otis HarlanCapt. Andy Hawks
- Alma RubensJulie Dozier
- Jack McDonaldWindy
- Jane La VerneMagnolia as Child / Kim
- Neely EdwardsSchultzy
- Elise BartlettElly
- Stepin FetchitJoe
- Jules BledsoeJoe [prologue]
- Tess GardellaQueenie [prologue]
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edna Ferber
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News & fan talk
What Show Boat is based on
Show Boat is based on Show Boat, a 1926 play or musical by Edna Ferber, published by Doubleday.
Play or musical · 1926
Show Boat
By Edna Ferber
Published by Doubleday
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Show Boat: quick answers
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How long is Show Boat?
Show Boat runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does Show Boat have a post-credits scene?
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Show Boat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Show Boat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Show Boat on?
Show Boat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1929. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Show Boat?
If you liked Show Boat, try Wonderstruck, Beyond the Sea, Sound of Christmas.
Who directed Show Boat?
Show Boat (1929) was directed by Harry A. Pollard and stars Laura La Plante, Joseph Schildkraut, Emily Fitzroy.
What is Show Boat based on?
Show Boat is based on Show Boat, a 1926 play or musical by Edna Ferber, published by Doubleday.