ARROWTOWN TALKIES.
“SHOW BOAT/’ SHOWING NEXT SATURDAY. Here comes the “Show Boat “Show Boat,” with the memorable romance and drama and Edna Ferber s novel with the lingering melody and rythm of Jerome Kern’s music. “‘Show Boat,” Avith the charming glamor and human appeal of Oscar Hammerstain’s play. The 1936 Universal film version cOmes to AjtoavtOAvn on Saturday evening next. The picture tells the lo\m story of Magolia and Eavenal on a Mississippi show boat. Irene Dunne, the star, and Allan Jones capture the imagination in these romantic singing roles. Charles Winninger plays Captain Andy, genial river shoAvman. His straitlaced wife is portrayed by Helen Westley. The picture is filled with music and dancing and heart throbs. The popular Helen Morgan, as Julie, sings several delightful songs. Paul Robeson, noted baritone, gives resonant voice and robust life to his role, with a chorus of 200 singers providing magnificent musical effects in the backbround. A cast of 3500 people gives reality and sweep to the production.
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 4328, 24 August 1937, Page 5
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