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The Hollywood Musical: Show Boat

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel
This spectacular MGM version captures the colourful bustle and gaiety of the heyday of the Mississippi Show Boat and the ups-and-downs of the riverboat entertainers. It also charts the tumultuous love story between Cap'n Andy's daughter Magnolia and ne'er-do-well Gaylord Ravenal.
Films: page 10

Contributors

Director:
George Sidney
Magnolia Hawks:
Kathryn Grayson
Julie La Verne:
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
Pete:
Leif Erickson
Joe:
William Warfleld
Source: Radio Times

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