| Edition |
Standard version. |
| Description |
1 DVD (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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Dolby |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Note |
Musical by Jerome Kern; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, after Edna Ferber's novel. |
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Special features include: original theatrical trailer; scene selection. |
| System Details |
DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Performer |
Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown, Marge and Gower Champion, Robert Sterling, Agnes Moorehead, Leif Erickson, William Warfield. |
| Credits |
Choreography, Robert Alton ; musical direction, Adolph Deutsch ; director of photography, Charles Rosher ; editor, John Dunning. |
| Summary |
Musical extravaganza which celebrates the loves and heartbreaks of a Mississippi riverboat troupe, starting with a young girl whose heart is stolen by a dashing gambler. |
| Note |
Special features: original theatrical trailer. |
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Based on the musical play by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, II from Edna Ferber's novel. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951. |
| Language |
English or Spanish language soundtracks ; optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Gamblers -- Drama.
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Gamblers. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Women entertainers -- Drama.
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Women entertainers. |
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Actresses -- Drama.
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Actresses. |
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Showboats -- 19th century -- Drama.
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Showboats. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Gambling on river boats -- Mississippi River -- 19th century -- Drama.
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Gambling on river boats. |
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Mississippi River. |
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Paddle steamers -- Drama.
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Paddle steamers. |
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Fiction films.
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Musical films.
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Musical films.
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Film adaptations.
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Film adaptations.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Mahin, John Lee, 1902-1984, screenwriter.
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Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973, producer.
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Sidney, George, 1916-2002, director.
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Grayson, Kathryn, 1922-2010, actor.
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Gardner, Ava, 1922-1990, actor.
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Keel, Howard, 1919-2004, actor.
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Brown, Joe E. (Joe Evan), 1892-1973, actor.
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Champion, Marge, actor.
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Champion, Gower, 1919-1980, actor.
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Sterling, Robert, 1917-2006, actor.
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Moorehead, Agnes, 1900-1974, actor.
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Erickson, Leif, 1911-1986, actor.
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Warfield, William, actor.
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Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960.
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Ferber, Edna, 1887-1968.
Show boat.
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Kern, Jerome, 1885-1945.
Show boat.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Loew's Incorporated.
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Turner Entertainment Co.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Show boat (Motion picture : 1951) https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no00068619
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| ISBN |
0790744856 |
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9780790744858 |
| Standard No. |
012569509429 |
| Music No. |
65094 Warner Home Video |
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