Review of Show Boat (1936) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 14 Mar 1981
Even with material as strong as Show Boat, Whale recognizes he’s making a film, not just a record of a stage production.
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This review of Show Boat (1936) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 14 Mar 1981.
Show Boat has generally received very positive reviews.
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