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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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By K. Gordon
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Silly, boring in spots, but a lot of fun for the most part, with some great Bob Fosse choreography, and some interesting
set 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.
set 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.
Format: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?
By A Customer
Format: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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3.0 out of 5 stars
I GOT STEAM HEAT
The pajama factory setting is a little awkward and it doesn't really jive with the spirited song and dance numbers, which are constatly splendid. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2003 by Guy De Federicis
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE COLOR IS SPECTACULAR!!!
I can't understand why this DVD doesn't rate a total 5 stars here! It's one of the best DVDs I have because it looks absolutely dazzling, the songs are great, the plot is silly -... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2003 by Coleen
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doris is the reason to watch
Despite having most the players from the Tony-winning Broadway musical intact, the reason to watch the movie-version of "The Pajama Game" is Doris Day. Read more
Published on July 20 2003 by jon sieruga
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's a really bad plot, but good songs
It's a really bad plot, really thin characters, and mostly (except for the Fosse numbers), unimaginative choreography. But it's got great music and some personable stars.
Published on July 2 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great musical!
This musical is full of great music and dance. The only thing I didn't like was the use of "water colors" versus "technicolor". Read more
Published on Dec 27 2002 by Randy Fernandez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Local 343 Amalgamated Shirt & Pajama
Labor relations in a pajama factory. This is the world into which songwriters Adler and Ross managed to weave a string of Broadway standards ("Hey There", "Hernando's Hideaway")... Read more
Published on Sep 22 2002 by Richard Brennan
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not one of Doris Day's best movies
I am a Doris Day fan to the end, but this one was so boring I never even bothered to watch the end! It hasn't been put in the VCR since I watched it the first time. Read more
Published on July 7 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disapponted
I was disappointed it was not in Stereo, as I recall the VHS version was in Stereo, and I was very surprised the DVD was not, actually it was one of the reasons I purchased it.
Published on Jun 7 2002 by M.A. Hernandez Navarro
5.0 out of 5 stars
WAS A CLASSIC, IT STILL IS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE
sheer energy, robust song and dance, dazzling cast, superb choreography, terrific plot, highly romantic, solid plot, loveably funny, stylized lyrics, superbly photographed... Read more
Published on April 20 2002 by Michael W. Hughes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Song & Dance Numbers
For years I was disappointed at company picnics because they were never as much fun as the big picnic scene in Pajama Game. That scene alone is worth the price of the movie. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2001
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