Question 1

Who directed the 1951 film adaptation of Show Boat?

Accepted Answer

George Sidney directed Show Boat (1951).

Question 2

What unusual circumstance led to an uncredited director filming a key scene in Show Boat?

Accepted Answer

Director George Sidney fell ill, so uncredited associate producer Roger Edens directed the fog-enshrouded departure sequence, including William Warfield's performance of "Ol' Man River."

Question 3

How did the Breen Censorship Office respond to the miscegenation sequence in Show Boat?

Accepted Answer

The Breen Censorship Office challenged the miscegenation sequence but failed because the 1936 film version had already set a precedent.

Question 4

What happened to the showboat Cotton Blossom built for the film after production?

Accepted Answer

The Cotton Blossom showboat became an amusement park attraction in 1973 after MGM sold props at auction, but was dismantled and torn apart in 1995.

Question 5

Which major awards recognized Show Boat in 1952?

Accepted Answer

Show Boat was recognized by the Directors Guild of America, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America in 1952.

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