Show Boat (The Play Pictorial volume 53) The cast list is accompanied by a description of the plot and photographs of the actors in character and in scenes from the play. In particular Howett Worster as Ravenal, Miss Edith Day as Magnolia, Marie Burke as Julie, Colin Clive as Stephen Baker, Paul Robeson as Joe, Dorothy Lena as Ellie, Leslie Sarony as Frank, Percy Parsons as Sheriff Vallon and Michael Cole as Jake. Interspersed amongst the photographs are lyrics to songs entitled, "Ol' Man River" and "Bill". 1929