Light bio-pic of American Broadway pioneer Jerome Kern, featuring renditions of the famous songs from his musical plays by contemporary stage artists, including a condensed production of his most famous: 'Showboat'.

June Allysonas Jane Witherspoon / Lou Ellen Carter
Lucille Bremeras Sally Hessler
Judy Garlandas Marilyn Miller
Kathryn Graysonas Magnolia Hawks / Kathryn Grayson
Van Heflinas James I. Hessler
Lena Horneas Julie LaVerne / Lena Horne
Van Johnsonas Bandleader in Elite Club
Tony Martinas Gaylord Ravenal / Tony Martin
Dinah Shoreas Julia Sanderson / Dinah Shore
Frank Sinatraas Frank Sinatra
George J. Folsey