Based on the novel by Edna Ferber. "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Show Boat"--Booklet. Compact disc. Program notes by Miles Kreuger in booklet inserted in container. Recorded between Oct. 30, 1950, and Mar. 12, 1951, in Culver City, Calif. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Various singers ; M-G-M Studio Orchestra and Chorus ; Adolph Deutsch, conductor.