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Show boat

Title
Show boat [motion picture] / [Produced by] Carl Laemmle, Jr., Universal.
Publication
Wilmette, IL : Films Inc., 1936.

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Additional Authors
  • Laemmle, Carl, Jr., 1908-1979
  • Dunne, Irene, 1898-1990.
  • Jones, Allan, 1907-1992.
  • Morgan, Helen, 1900-1941.
  • Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976.
  • Whale, James, 1889-1957
  • Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960
  • Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960.
  • Kern, Jerome, 1885-1945.
Description
3 film reels (110 min.) : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
Summary
The joys and trials of an entertainment troupe on an old-time Mississippi riverboat. Featuring the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein, the film's many memorable songs, including Paul Robeson's rendition of "Ole Man River," are interwoven with a story of bittersweet romance. (Circulates)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Feature films.
  • Musical films.
Credits (note)
  • Director, James Whale ; screenplay and lyrics, Oscar Hammerstein, II ; music by Jermoe Kern.
Performer (note)
  • Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Helen Morgan, Paul Robeson.
Title
Show boat [motion picture] / [Produced by] Carl Laemmle, Jr., Universal.
Imprint
Wilmette, IL : Films Inc., 1936.
Credits
Director, James Whale ; screenplay and lyrics, Oscar Hammerstein, II ; music by Jermoe Kern.
Cast
Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Helen Morgan, Paul Robeson.
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Added Author
Laemmle, Carl, Jr., 1908-1979, film producer.
Dunne, Irene, 1898-1990. Performer
Jones, Allan, 1907-1992. Performer
Morgan, Helen, 1900-1941. Performer
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976. Performer
Whale, James, 1889-1957, film director.
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960, screenwriter.
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. Lyricist
Kern, Jerome, 1885-1945. Show boat.
Branch Call Number
M16 2803 S
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