Sheila Clark, Show Boat, 1951

Sheila Clark, Show Boat, 1951

[@doctorf1144]

I love this clip for Joe E Brown’s eccentric dancing and the way he checks the synchronisation with the ‘granddaughter’ as she mirrors his moves....and then doesn’t do the backward flip....very sweet

[@spkregar]

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!

[@emerybayblues]

I just saw the "Make Believe" reprise at the end with your mother and Keel. I've always found that scene very moving but now when I watch I just have to laugh.

[@lindamanas954]

Your mom was a wonderful little dancer. I love this film so much. I am sorry to hear that she passed away quite young. I really feel she should have been credited in the film.this is a wonderful scene. The MGM Studio Orchestra were fantastic too.

[@lindamanas6735]

I had forgotten what a good dancer Joe E Brown was. But his finest hour was at the end of ‘ Some Like it Hot’ !

[@spkregar]

Miss you mom.

[@cyrusnanavati]

Showboat is also one of my favourite musicals. The storyline, the music, the singing by Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel is superb and of course little KIM is just adorable as Gaylord Ravenol's daughter - so sorry to hear that they have all passed on - but what a great legacy they have left behind for us to enjoy....

[@mennenalsol6984]

New York priceless Broadway Musical❤❤❤

[@mikebarisdotcom]

What a great clip! Thanks for sharing it. She left us a great legacy to dance and cinema history.

[@judgenumber5]

This clip makes me smile every time! Love the little girl; sweetness personified!

[@thewonderfulworldofderek6087]

I love show boat 1951 it's good History House home Hollywood years 1936

[@wasittoyou]

Sheila Clark was a gifted child actress. She appeared in "Paula" a 1952 tearjerker with Loretta Young

[@mennenalsol6984]

video pls ty

[@Pegtrumpet]

@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.

[@wasittoyou]

Sheila Clark was a gifted child actress. She appeared in "Paula" a 1952 tearjerker with Loretta Young.

[@janicew0]

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.

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

kathryn grayson's charactor'a daughter.