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 | Description: | Come one, come all to the Show Boat show! From novel (by Edna Ferber) to Broadway smash (by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II) to three film versions (1929, 1936, 1951) to stage revivals. Like Ol' Man River, Show Boat just keeps rollin' along. Produced by Arthur Freed and directed by George Sidney, this 1951 version of the saga of riverboat lives and loves has glorious stars (Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Marge and Gower Champion) in Technicolor radiance, a made-from-scratch 170-foot paddle wheeler, timeless songs and an equally timeless outcry against racial bigotry. "This was music that would outlast Kern's day and mine, " Ferber said in recalling her first reaction to hearing Ol' Man River. She was right as rain."Show Boat" on DVD, presented by La Entertainment, brings to life one of the most iconic musicals in American cinema. This classic adaptation of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's legendary Broadway musical tells a sweeping tale set along the Mississippi River, exploring themes of love, prejudice, and perseverance through unforgettable music and performances. The film stars Kathryn Grayson as Magnolia Hawks, whose enchanting voice captivated audiences worldwide; Howard Keel as Gaylord Ravenal, renowned for his commanding presence in MGM musicals like "Kiss Me Kate"; Ava Gardner delivers a moving performance as Julie LaVerne?her role here is considered one of her finest dramatic turns. Directed by George Sidney?famed for hits such as "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Scaramouche"?the movie boasts lavish production values and memorable choreography. Supporting cast members include Joe E. Brown and William Warfield (whose rendition of ?Ol? Man River? remains legendary). La Entertainment is known for its dedication to preserving cinematic classics with high-quality releases that appeal to collectors and new fans alike. |  | Actors: |
Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown, Marge Champion, Earle Hodgins, Adele Jergens, Anne Dore, James Pierce, Lynn Wilde, Marilyn Kinsley, Mitzie Uehlein, Roy Damron, Gower Champion, Robert Sterling, Agnes Moorehead, Leif Erickson, William Warfield, Owen McGiveney, Frances Williams, Regis Toomey, Frank Wilcox, Chick Chandler, Emory Parnell, Ian MacDonald, Fuzzy Knight, Norman Leavitt, Lyn Wilde, Marietta Elliott, Joyce Jameson, Bette Arlen, Judy Landon, Mary Jane French, Michael Dugan, Robert Fortier, George Ford, George Lynn, Louis Mercier, Lisa Ferraday, Peter Camlin, Gil Perkins, Edward Keane, George Sherwood, Tom Irish, Allan Ray, John Crawford, Jim Pierce, Marjorie Wood, Carol Brewster, William Tannen, Anna Q. Nilsson, Sue Casey, Meredith Leeds, Bert Roach, Frank Dae, Harry Seymour, Earl Hodgins, Dan Foster, Ida Moore, Alphonse Martell, Al Rhein, Charles Regan, Carl Sklover, Len Hendry |
 | Director: |
George Sidney |
 | Producer: |
Arthur Freed |
 | Manufacturer No.: |
IMT5060713DVD |
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