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Show Boat on Video - 1951

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

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Starring:
Kathryn Grayson as Magnolia Hawks

Ava Gardner as Julie LaVerne

Howard Keel as Gaylord Ravenal

Joe E. Brown as Cap'n Andy Hawks

Marge Champion as Ellie Mae Shipley

Gower Champion as Frank Shultz

Robert Sterling as Steve Baker

Agnes Moorehead as Parthy Hawks

Leif Erickson as Pete

William Warfield as Joe

Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Filmed: 1951 - Released: 1951

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