Pete Gavanaugh, who caused Julie's ostracism when she refused his advances, then writes to Andy to expose Gay as a murderer who was let off on a verdict of self-defense.Īfter a successful run of their show, Gay and 'Nolia marry with Andy's blessing, even though 'Nolia's mother Parthy objects to the marriage because of Gay's questionable past. 'Nolia and Gay take their places and, because their romantic involvement onstage mimics their real feelings, they are a hit. While rehearsing, 'Nolia's good friend, Julie LaVerne, and her husband, Steve Baker, are accused of miscegenation and are forced to quit the show and leave town. Andy's daughter Magnolia, a gifted singer, meets Gaylord Ravenal and they make believe they are in love. Cap'n Andy Hawks's show boat the Cotton Blossom arrives in New Orleans.
