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5.7/10 • 3

1929-07-272h 26m

Drama

Universal's Motion Picture Triumph!

This film sticks very closely to the Edna Ferber novel, rather than the musical based on the novel. There are only two major changes from Ferber's book : *Julie in this version is a white woman, not a racially mixed one; therefore she and her husband are not unlawfully married. * Ravenal returns at the end, instead of dying as in the novel

Directors
Harry A. Pollard
Writters
Edna Ferber
Editors
Edna Ferber, Daniel Mandell

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Laura La Plante

    Laura La Plante

    Magnolia

  2. Joseph Schildkraut

    Joseph Schildkraut

    Gaylord Ravenal

  3. Emily Fitzroy

    Emily Fitzroy

    Parthenia Ann Hawks

  4. Otis Harlan

    Otis Harlan

    Capt. Andy Hawks

  5. Alma Rubens

    Alma Rubens

    Julie Dozier

  6. Jack McDonald

    Jack McDonald

    Windy

  7. Jane La Verne

    Jane La Verne

    Magnolia as Child / Kim

  8. Neely Edwards

    Neely Edwards

    Schultzy

  9. Elise Bartlett

    Elise Bartlett

    Elly

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
based on play or musicalsilent filmriverboatearly sound film