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| Show Boat | 
 enlarge | Director: George Sidney (ii)
Actors: Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown, Marge Champion
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
Buy New: $11.98
You Save: $8.00 (40%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 2909
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 108
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6
MPN: D65094D
ISBN: 0790744856
UPC: 012569509429
EAN: 9780790744858
ASIN: B00004RF9K
Theatrical Release Date: September 24, 1951
Release Date: August 8, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: private collection, never viewed, still shrinkwrapped
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The show that first defined the Broadway musical has never come to the screen intact, despite three tries. But take this splashy 1951 MGM extravaganza on its own terms, and it boggles the eyes. Not to mention the ears: The Kern-Hammerstein score includes some staples of the American songbook, such as "Make Believe," "After the Ball," and "Can't Help Lovin' That Man." Perhaps a riverboat gambler is almost too-easy casting for Howard Keel, and Kathryn Grayson is overly twittery, which may be why the film's middle sags when they take center stage. But any time the uncannily beautiful Ava Gardner smolders, a lush tragic undertone takes over (even if the most interesting parts of her story seem to take place offscreen). The physical production is extraordinary: the busy riverside setting, the outrageous color design, and best of all an "Old Man River" (sung by William Warfield) staged in the mists of morning. -- Robert Horton
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 Show Boat August 16, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the Show Boat DVD as a gift for my parents. The plastic case for the DVD was damaged/broken at the top of the case and the plastic wrap was partially torn. The damage didn't appear to occur during shipment as the cardboard shipping box was completely intact and showed no outer damage. So, the item was apparently shipped already containing the damage. Not a big deal as long as the DVD is ok, but since I was buying it for a gift, I wasn't very happy.
 Showboat fan July 28, 2008
Showboat is a classic. Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson are at the top of their form. The Champions dance better than any other dance duo of their time.
The opening scenes with the happy slaves in the cotton fields and the garish colors of the entertainers deserves being skipped with a click of the scene selection button on the remote control. But after that, the movie is sheer joy.
GLORIAT February 10, 2008
JUST A WONDERFUL MUSICAL. BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.
JUST THRILLED TO HAVE THIS TO VIEW WHENEVER I FEEL LIKE IT.
seven brides for seven brothers November 27, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received the video in a timely fashion, that I appreciate.....this is one of my
all time favorite movies.
 Finest movie version of this musical October 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Show Boat is considered the first "modern" musical. And although it has some pacing issues and the lack of any big chorus numbers it is still a fine musical.
This version of the musical is excellent. The performances are well done, the vocals are excellent. Although Howard Keel's performance is a little over the top and he smiles like a mad scientist, it still works for the show.
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