March 16, 1970

Show Boat (1936) ****

The best screen adaptation of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's immortal musical play about life on the Mississippi in the late 19th century. A great cast: Irene Dunne (arguably her best performance), Paul Robeson, Helen Morgan, Charles Winninger and Hattie McDaniel. Songs:

"Cotton Blossom" *
"Cap'n Andy's Ballyhao" *
"Where's The Mate For Me ?" *
"Make Believe" ***
"Ol' Man River" ***
"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" ***
"I Have The Room Above Her" ***
"Gallivantin' Around" ***
"You Are Love" *
"Ah Still Suits Me" **
"Make Believe" (reprise) *
"Bill" ***
"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (reprise) *
"Goodbye Ma Lady Love" **
"After The Ball" **
"You Are Love" (reprise) *