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durby-31946
IMDb member since December 2019
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Show Boat (1951)
Truly The Best Version
30 December 2019 - 1 out of 2 users found this review helpful.
I've never understood why the 1936 version has a higher rating than this stunning MGM remake. Although Irene Dunne gave a solid performance, the 1936 version was a pale comparison to this Technicolor remake. Outstanding superior performances by Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Marge and Gower Champion, the legendary Agnes Moorehead and, a far better Captain Andy! In my opinion one of MGM's best.
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Show Boat (1936)
Solid but not the 1950 version
30 December 2019 - 0 out of 4 users found this review helpful.
I have never understood why IMD has this 1936 version rated higher than the 1951 version. Although a solid film with Irene Dunn, it's a pale comparison to MGM's 1951 version with Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel and, Marge and Gower Champion.
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