Show Boat
1936
Sheltered beauty Magnolia Hawkes takes over as the leading lady on a Mississippi riverboat show when mixed-race Julie and her white husband are forced out of town by a prejudiced sheriff. Charismatic opportunist Gaylord Ravenal wins Magnolia's heart, but his gambling losses threaten to ruin their chances for a happy marriage.
Director:
James Whale
Writers:
Edna Ferber, Oscar Hammerstein II, Zoe Akins
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
