Robeson, Paul. (1898–1976) Signed Photograph in Show Boat, 1936Signed film still photograph of the actor and singer in his most celebrated film role, as "Joe" in Show Boat. Signed and inscribed to a ligh area of the image upper left and with the still number 744 3 in the negative, lower left. Very light wear to edges, overall fine. 9. 5 x 7. 5 inches; 24. 2 x 19 cm. Paul Robeson was most famous for his role in "Show Boat," in which he first played the role of "Joe" on Broadway in the 1920s, and later in the 1936