Gaylord Ravenal — Show Boat Character Profile

Gaylord Ravenal - Show Boat

About Gaylord Ravenal

A riverboat gambler hired as Magnolia's stage partner who marries her. After squandering their money in Chicago and abandoning her, he encounters Julie on a packet boat. Overcome with guilt upon learning of Magnolia's pregnancy, he returns to the show boat, meets his daughter Kim, and reconciles with his wife.

Character Facts

Played by
Howard Keel
Appears in
Show Boat (1951)
Role
Supporting

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