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This 1957 version of the Tony-winning Pajama Game is one of the finest film adaptations of a hit Broadway musical. The story is simple enough: Babe Williams, the head of a pajama company's grievance committee, falls for an exec--the new superintendent--Sid Sorokin (John Raitt). Doris Day, as Babe, has never been so efficiently cute. Raitt starred in the Broadway version, as did much of the film's cast (Day replaced original stage star Janis Paige). The Pajama Game is filled with recognizable, classic songs, done so well and danced so athletically that this musical can engage an action-film fan. Bob Fosse's trademark choreography shines.
Check out two numbers danced by the late, underused, and underrated Carol Haney, who performs amazing feats for "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway." Both Day and Raitt deliver lovely renditions of "Hey There." They're also supported by a great cast that includes, in addition to Haney, a slyly coy Reta Shaw and a dynamic Eddie Foy Jr. --N.F. Mendoza
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, charming, if lightweight musical,
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This review is from: The Pajama Game (DVD)
Silly, boring in spots, but a lot of fun for the most part, with some great Bob Fosse choreography, and some interestingset design and lighting. Good use of neon. Sexy new foreman at pajama factory falls for union leader, gets caught in middle during strike talks. The DVD image and color quality is quite nice for a film of this vintage.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Doris Day in a pajama-factory musical.,
By James McDonald (Lancaster, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Pajama Game (VHS Tape)
Very seldom seen Doris Day film. This one is a musical in color. Unusual and perhaps unattractive to watch because it is set in a shirt & pajama-making factory. Doris Day plays Babe Williams. She is the tough-cookie that's part of the grievence committee and goes by the rule book. After having to get both sides of the story after two men had a fight, the workers tease her that she will fall in love with the man she dislikes. But if you know any Doris Day film, she will be in love soon.I liked the railroad lot set, though and nighttime rain through the window is a nice shot. Not one of my favorite Doris Day films. May I suggest Billy Rose's Jumbo?
4.0 out of 5 stars
perfect except for doris,
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This review is from: The Pajama Game (Widescreen) (DVD)
This amazing dvd is wonderful, put the overly peppy and smiley Doris Day is atrocious! Why could they not have put Janis Paige-The original broadway Babe- in the picture!
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