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Show Boat

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel
with Joe E. Brown, Marge and Gower Champion

Songs like 'Ol' Man River' helped to make Show Boat one of the most enduring of all musicals.
(Christmas Films: pages 14-15)
(Colour)

Contributors

Director:
George Sidney
Magnolia Hawks:
Kathryn Grayson
Julie LaVerne:
Ava Gardner
Gaylord Ravenal:
Howard Keel
Captain Andy Hawks:
Joe E. Brown
Ellie May Shipley:
Marge Champion
Frank Schultz:
Gower Champion
Stephen Baker:
Robert Sterling
Parthy Hawks:
Agnes Moorehead
Cameo McQueen:
Adele Jergens
Source: Radio Times

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