Carnival Boat (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1932, Carnival Boat is a drama, adventure, romance and music film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 62 minutes. “A hardy lumberjack tamed by a showboat girl!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buck is a hard working lumberjack, but likes to have fun. Buck's father is the foreman and wants Buck to take over when he retires. Buck is in love with Honey, a show-girl on the carnival boat, but she won't live in a lumberjack camp.
Who’s in it. Carnival Boat stars William Boyd as Buck Gannon, Ginger Rogers as Honey, Fred Kohler as Hack Logan and Hobart Bosworth as Jim Gannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carnival Boat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival Boat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival Boat (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carnival Boat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carnival Boat worth watching?
- Carnival Boat holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carnival Boat?
- Carnival Boat stars William Boyd, Ginger Rogers, Fred Kohler, Hobart Bosworth and Marie Prevost.
- When was Carnival Boat released?
- Carnival Boat was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.
