
The production follows Edna Ferber’s novel closely, ignoring the later musical adaptation. Only two significant departures appear: Julie is portrayed as a white woman rather than a mixed‑race character, making her marriage lawful, and Ravenal survives, returning at the end instead of dying as in the book.
Does Show Boat have end credit scenes?
No!
Show Boat does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.
Explore the complete cast of Show Boat, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Otis Harlan
Capt. Andy Hawks

Matthew Beard
Child

Joseph Schildkraut
Gaylord Ravenal

Helen Morgan
Julie LaVerne [prologue]

Carl Laemmle
Himself [prologue]

Laura La Plante
Magnolia

Max Asher
Utility Man

Alma Rubens
Julie Dozier

George Chesebro
Steve Baker

Harry Holden
Means

Jack McDonald
Windy

Emily Fitzroy
Parthenia Ann Hawks

Carl Herlinger
Wheelsman (uncredited)

Theodore Lorch
Frank

Neely Edwards
Schultzy

Stepin Fetchit
Joe

Gertrude Howard
Queenie

Ralph Yearsley
The Killer

Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Himself [prologue]

Tess Gardella
Queenie [prologue]

Jane La Verne
Magnolia as Child / Kim

Elise Bartlett
Elly

Jules Bledsoe
Joe [prologue]

Jim Coleman
Stagehand

Claude Collins
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