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Show Boat
This vivacious remake of the Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein musical (based on an Edna Ferber novel) about life on a Mississippi riverboat tracks the hardships of Julie Laverne (Ava Gardner), a mulatto trying to pass for white while also following ... This vivacious remake of the Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein musical (based on an Edna Ferber novel) about life on a Mississippi riverboat tracks the hardships of Julie Laverne (Ava Gardner), a mulatto trying to pass for white while also following the course of a tumultuous love between a captain`s daughter, Magnolia Hawks (Kathryn Grayson), and an itinerant gambler, Gaylord Ravenal (Howard Keel). Gardner (with help from Annette Warren, whose voice was overdubbed for Gardner`s songs) gives a heartbreaking performance, and Grayson`s clear, pure voice soars, set off magnificently by Keel`s rich baritone. The film stands as a classic for both its surprising emotional impact and its well-known score, featuring timeless gems such as Old Man River and Can`t Help Lovin` that Man of Mine.
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