I think Kim was such a darling little gire. Did she have any siblings? Did she have more children or just one? What did she pass from and how old was she. She seem to have died young. Show Boat is one of my all time favorite movies. Great Actors. Reading the script I wish they could have made it a little longer. I know your filling in how you miss your mother and how you think of her every day. God Bless... Sharron
I just finished watching Show Boat and wanted to know more about the little girl who played KIM. She is so cute, she looks very much like Joe E Brown and I wondered if she was related, like maybe his real grandaughter, but I can't find information on either of them. I always look up stars on TCM.com. It would be great if you could give them the information about your mother so that us curious fans can learn about her. Next time I'll have to pay more attention to Kim during that last song.
My mother indeed played "Kim" in Show Boat. She passed away in July of 1997 and not a day goes by that I still miss her.
She did have several very entertaining stories about the filming. The one that comes to mind was that Howard Keels breath was so bad she did everything in her power not to pull way during the final song. In fact when you watch it you can see the subtle expression on her face change as he gets closer!
@spkregar Was Sheila your mom? I just watched Show Boat again this evening and started looking for a mention of the actress who played Kim. Show Boat is one of my favorite musicals, along with My Fair Lady. If you lost your mom a few months ago, she must have passed away at an early age. I lost mine 10 years ago and still miss her. You have my sympathy as you work through your loss. I've also played in the pit for this show, and the music is great! Your mom must have had great stories for you.
What a great clip! Thanks for sharing it. She left us a great legacy to dance and cinema history.
mikebarisdotcom 9 months ago
I think Kim was such a darling little gire. Did she have any siblings? Did she have more children or just one? What did she pass from and how old was she. She seem to have died young. Show Boat is one of my all time favorite movies. Great Actors. Reading the script I wish they could have made it a little longer. I know your filling in how you miss your mother and how you think of her every day. God Bless... Sharron
wingchun44 1 year ago
I just finished watching Show Boat and wanted to know more about the little girl who played KIM. She is so cute, she looks very much like Joe E Brown and I wondered if she was related, like maybe his real grandaughter, but I can't find information on either of them. I always look up stars on TCM.com. It would be great if you could give them the information about your mother so that us curious fans can learn about her. Next time I'll have to pay more attention to Kim during that last song.
janicew0 1 year ago
My mother indeed played "Kim" in Show Boat. She passed away in July of 1997 and not a day goes by that I still miss her.
She did have several very entertaining stories about the filming. The one that comes to mind was that Howard Keels breath was so bad she did everything in her power not to pull way during the final song. In fact when you watch it you can see the subtle expression on her face change as he gets closer!
spkregar 1 year ago
Miss you mom.
spkregar 1 year ago
@spkregar Was Sheila your mom? I just watched Show Boat again this evening and started looking for a mention of the actress who played Kim. Show Boat is one of my favorite musicals, along with My Fair Lady. If you lost your mom a few months ago, she must have passed away at an early age. I lost mine 10 years ago and still miss her. You have my sympathy as you work through your loss. I've also played in the pit for this show, and the music is great! Your mom must have had great stories for you.
Pegtrumpet 1 year ago
What character did Sheila Clark play in Showboat? I have not seen it yet. What is her relation to Julie?
TTLYPerfect 2 years ago
kathryn grayson's charactor'a daughter.
1simaddict1 2 years ago
I can never watch "Showboat" without crying even though I have seen it so many times!
Carolynnhall 3 years ago 3
I can't recall seeing Joe E Brown dance before. He was pretty good.
FoPo4 4 years ago
i dont who that girl is if she was ever a famous child star but she is sooo adorable and looks like a talented dancer too!!
singlb2447 4 years ago
Sheila Clark was a gifted child actress.
She appeared in "Paula" a 1952 tearjerker with Loretta Young.
wasittoyou 4 years ago
Sheila Clark was a gifted child actress.
She appeared in "Paula" a 1952 tearjerker with Loretta Young
wasittoyou 4 years ago