Broadway Scenes Remembered: Helen Morgan as Julie in Show Boat
…t, had a rocky career. Like some singers who would come after her, two who come to mind are Judy Garland and Janice Joplin, her pain, inner conflict and vulnerability were on display when she sang. This is evident in the movie version of Show Boat. Morgan Sings “Bill” When Morgan sings the song “Bill” you can see her pain and it’s personal. The character, Julie, has lost just about everything except her career, and “Bill,” which is a torch song ab…