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Calamity Jane

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The film is marvelous, but it's been dissected to death; consequently, I can't add any comment you haven't already heard. Lovely Technicolor cinematography of the outdoor frontier, rich period costuming, art direction, and a top-notch score of songs, including "The Deadwood Stage," "I Can Do Without You," "Windy City," "The Subject of Harry," and "Secret Love." Two special moments for me are Howard Keel singing "Higher Than A Hawk" to the portrait of Allyn McLerie, and "A Woman's Touch," which shows McLerie and Day become sisters in solidarity. They renovate their house while discovering Calamity's 'femininity' at the same time. There's no shocking sexist message here; it's a musical showing how a woman 'gets her man!!' I don't think in 1953 you could've asked for more. On the other hand, all of Day's scenes with Keel are electric and very much on an even fronting- from their first verbal duel ("in the ointment you're the fly!!"), to their near-romantic duet of "Black Hills of Dakota," all the way to their discovery that love each other after all.

Calamity Jane becomes a problem to sit through and remain awake.The story is ridiculous but the scenery and music are excellent

This is one very enjoyable movie. Doris Day and all the other actors in this movie were a joy to watch. The music and the songs were performed in an excellent fashion.. What more is there to say other than this is one of the most entertaining movies I have ever had the pleasure of viewing..

A film musical great for its time and a showcase for Doris Day's brilliance. Now, what this reviewer means by a movie for its time is that nowadays, modern critics and reviewers have sought out the gay undertones of CALAMITY JANE and the Oscar-Winning song "Secret Love" has been scrutinized as much as the Beatles' "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away". With that aside and if one watches the movie as audiences saw it in the innocent 50's, this is Doris Day's vehicle with a terrific performance. Day pulls off the rough, macho, gun touting, title role with ease,gusto and humor. The supporting cast of characters are equally impressive with Howard Keel as Wild Bill Hickock. If any of the other support actors look familiar, they are, but you just don't know their names. Allyn Ann McLerie who is great as Katie Brown in the film has been a major support/guest character actor in many tv and film roles. She's most memorable as the wife of station manager, Mr Carlson (Gordon Jump) in the tv series "WKRP in Cincinnati". Also, Philip Carey as Lt. Danny GilMartin plays Asa Buchanan on the daytime soap "One Life to Live". Great songs, great characters, and great story makes this top notch entertainment from the movie musical hey day of the 50's to rival MGM's musicals (CALAMITY JANE was a Warner Bros. musical production)

Doris Day's 15th film. Doris takes a departure from her usual role in films and plays the title role "Calamity Jane" in the old west. Still a comedy, still a few tunes, but no high-society fashioned evening gowns here. She's definatly a tough-cookie and has no time to be a lady. She's not into dresses and lady-like things. After all, she has her modesty. Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel) and Calamity Jane just don't see eye to eye. But secretly, Calamity does like Wild Bill, she just doesn't know how to be a lady. She has to go to Chicago to find a new showgirl for Deadwood City's Golden Garter saloon. Well, unfortunatly for Calamity, Wild Bill has an eye for the new girl, Katie (Allyn McLerie). While Calamity allows this girl to live with her, my oh my, what changes will occur for Calamity Jane? Does the Golden Garter saloon stage jog a memory? Well, it looks similar to the Golden Horseshoe saloon in Disneyland (Anaheim, California USA). This movie set was built first. Disneyland and the Golden Horseshoe Saloon opened two years later on July 17, 1955.

Calamity Jane is one of my all-time favorite musicals. It's starring Doris Day who plays a tomboy with a crush on a civil war general...she is transformed into a bell by a starry-eyed maid from "Chicagey". i really dont feel like getting into the plot, but its a really great film, if u love musicals...and if u love old classics...hmm...even if u didnt, ud probably like this one...

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Very pleased with the purchase. It came when it said it would. It is a great movie for musical lovers.

We had heard of this film since we were young but had not seen it If you like Doris Day, and we do, you will like this, even if her tomboy phase in the first have of the film is overdone, as was always the way with 1950s -ish musicals.
We recommend it to anyone who likes rather corny old-style musicals

As tomboy Calamity Jane, Doris Day is entertaining and funny. In order to get noticed by leutenant GilMartin, Jane changes her deerskin leather for silk and high heels. Unfortunately for Jane, GilMartin has his eyes set on the newcomer actress Katie Brown. But all isn't lost for Jane because she manages to impress her handsome best pal Wild Bill Hickock (Howard Keel) with her new feminine look.
Fun musical numbers and great chemistry between Day and Keel.