Show Boat

A lush, sweeping Technicolor musical that wraps a bittersweet story of love and loss in grand, old-fashioned showmanship.

Directed by

George Sidney

Genres

Romance, Drama

Starring

Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel

Tagline

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Overview

A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.

How it feels

Romantic, melancholic, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, family, race, redemption

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

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