Title: The Only Version Worth Seeing
Review: I've seen some spectacular performances of Show Boat, but no one can match Paul Robeson. Even if you don't like musicals this one is worth it to see Robeson sing and act. Once you've seen this version every other is a disappointment (except for them removing the black face, that needed doing). Robeson as Joe will give you chills. I only wish I could have seen and heard him live. Hattie McDaniel is always great to watch as well. The rest of the cast is good, although other versions are roughly comparable. This version does have a more authentic feel. This one is more like a musical on stage than the 50s version, which has a movie feel to it. The black face is a representation of a historical reality, but not defensible. However, this inclusion I hope does not keep people from seeing the quality of the music and the message of the play or missing the spectacular performance of Paul Robeson.
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