Question 1

Why did the Hays Office grant special permission for Show Boat's miscegenation sequence?

Accepted Answer

Special permission had to be granted from the Hays Office to retain the famous miscegenation (interracial marriage) sequence, which was banned as a film subject and had been excluded from the 1929 version.

Question 2

Which song was written specifically for Paul Robeson's role in the film?

Accepted Answer

"Ah Still Suits Me" was written especially for the film to give Paul Robeson a larger role.

Question 3

How did the design of the show boat achieve historical accuracy?

Accepted Answer

The design is true to real show boats of the era, due to Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's stage instructions, Edna Ferber's concern for accuracy, and James Whale's sense of period design.

Question 4

Which film was James Whale's personal favorite among those he directed?

Accepted Answer

Of all the films he directed, Show Boat was James Whale's favorite.

Question 5

What was the age difference between Irene Dunne and her love interest Allan Jones?

Accepted Answer

Irene Dunne was 37 (soon 38) when she played Magnolia, while Allan Jones, her love interest, was 29—eight years younger.

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