# Show Boat (1951)

> A lavish riverboat musical romance follows a performer who must rebuild her life amid forbidden love, family resistance, and a gambler’s ruin.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10715

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: George Sidney
- Cast: Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Robert Sterling, Agnes Moorehead
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044030/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, romantic, sweeping, classic movie night, musical theater night

## Synopsis

A tale of love and resilience amidst societal prejudice and personal turmoil.

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