The Show Boat Story

TV Movie
1989
55m

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A documentary detailing the writing and premiere production of the famous Kern-Hammerstein musical, as well as the recording of the landmark 1988 EMI 3-CD "authentic" version, the first albu... Read allA documentary detailing the writing and premiere production of the famous Kern-Hammerstein musical, as well as the recording of the landmark 1988 EMI 3-CD "authentic" version, the first album using all the 1927 orchestrations and vocal arrangements.A documentary detailing the writing and premiere production of the famous Kern-Hammerstein musical, as well as the recording of the landmark 1988 EMI 3-CD "authentic" version, the first album using all the 1927 orchestrations and vocal arrangements.

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- Christopher Swann
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7.3/10

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Director
- Christopher Swann
Stars

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Jerry Hadley

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William Hammerstein

Self

Bruce Hubbard

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Miles Kreuger

Self

John McGlinn

Self (Conductor)

Teresa Stratas

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Frederica von Stade

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Stepin Fetchit

Joe (from 1929 film of 'Show Boat')
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Tess Gardella

Queenie (silent home movie footage from 1932 revival)
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Dennis King

Gaylord Ravenal (silent home movie footage from 1932 Broadway revival)
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Laura La Plante

Magnolia Hawks (clip from 1929 film of "Show Boat")
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Helen Morgan

Julie LaVerne (clip from 1936 film of "Show Boat")
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Paul Robeson

Joe (clip from 1936 film of 'Show Boat')
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Joseph Schildkraut

Gaylord Ravenal (clip from 1929 film of 'Show Boat')
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Norma Terris

Magnolia Hawks (silent home movie footage from 1932 Broadway revival)
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

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Very well done show on this wonderful musical production of Americana! This program gives a basic history of the Showboats and the Kern Showboat production. Has authentic photos of real Showboats and clips from both the 1929 and 1936 movies. Goes into the original lyrics of the opening night. This recording has some of the unedited lyrics from the original Kern lyrics. Some of these lyrics have not been used since the opening night in the 1920's! A wonderful show and a wonderful production. The singers are excellent. Very well done! The passion for Showboat is felt! Will make you want to go right out and purchase this 3 disc set!