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This 1953 musical is very much a vehicle for Doris Day, in the title role, as a wild cowgal who can out-shoot and out-sing any boy on the range. When an actress arrives in Deadwood and uses her feminine charms on Jane's secret love, Wild Bill Hickock (Howard Keel), Jane tries to mend her tomboy ways. Not exactly up to the feminist code of honour, this is still energetic and Day is very perky. Of course, one could almost detect a homosexual undercurrent with the cross-dressing Jane, but this was Hollywood in the 1950s, so we best not. Calamity Jane won an Oscar for Best Song--"Secret Love", by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Liam Tighe
Format:DVD
When Doris Day & Howard Keel signed up for this colorful production one could have hardly have imagined that fifty years later this movie would still have the power to enthrall both young and old. I recently made my youngest nephews and nieces "sit through" Calamity Jane and I can assure you it did not take long before there was an absolute silence around the T.V. This musical has everything, a great cast in its prime and some wonderful songs, especialy the timeless oscar winning "Secret Love". This film abounds with energy, laughter, sadness and of course the classic fairy tale ending. They really do not make 'em like this any more. A sure fire 10 out of 10.
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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There are, I think, few that would argue that Day didn't have a beautiful voice and she gets a fine chance to use it here in classic songs like 'Secret Love' and 'Black Hills of Dakota' but her performance as the stubborn tomboy Calamity Jane is just as perfect. This is a comedy musical and Day hams it up but without losing the heart of the character - in amongst the laughter we really feel for poor Jane as she loves and loses then loves again.
Howard Keel is well cast as Bill and his verbal sparring with Calam' in "I can do without you' is one of the film's many highlights.
The film is great fun to watch and I imagine that this film would appeal to all ages - there is nothing in it that would disturb either your young child or your granny.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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From the opening credits with Doris as Calamity Jane fighting the "injun's" this is another sparkling musical with colourful sets, plenty of verve and fizz and such tunes as Deadwood Stage, Keep it under your Hat, Secret Love, and I can do without You. This sets the feminist movement back 50 years with Katy Brown, the new girl in town as the trophy girlfriend the men fight over and the song "A woman's touch" with the fantastic line "The pies and cakes a woman bakes can make a fella tell her that he loves her very much " ( if only it was that easy!)but thats half the fun of it all. Its another fine hour for DD as she steals the scene every time although Howard Keel as Wild Bill Hickock runs a very close second. Altogether now - whip crack away whip crack away whip crack away!!!
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A classic for all ages
What can I say? I watched it as a child, now I'm enjoying it with my 5 year old daughter and se loves it! Timeless!
Published 2 days ago by owenarts
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Great movie!
My 7 yr old daughter loves this film, it's great for youngsters to appreciate the old classics, and it's nice for us to see them again. Great value!
Published 6 days ago by gem2801
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Old memories
We watched this many years ago when on a holiday abroad. Kids played it and played it. Brought back some lovely memories
Published 12 days ago by Mrs W Jackson
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There's no-one like Calamity
This is how the Wild West probably wasn't, but should have been: women dressing as men, men dressing as women, women dressing as other women, and plenty of fine singing. Read more
Published 13 days ago by oldbillie
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Fun and catchy songs
My children are into musicals at the moment, and they love this classic. My seven year old daughter knows the songs by heart. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Jinnica
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calamity jane dvd
my daughter is taking part in this production & had never heard of it. DVD dipatched quickly, quality great. We all enjoyed it.
Published 29 days ago by s evans
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Western entertainment
I have seen this film many times but never tire of the classic westerns. It is well worth purchasing to add to your own collection
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Published 2 months ago by Sylvia from New Zealand
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calamity jane
Very very good enjoyed it so much. Hope to obtain more of these old films which are the best films .
Published 2 months ago by rusty
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CALAMITY JANE (DVD) (1953)
i CHOSE THIS DVD BECAUSE I LOVE THE OLD MUSICALS AND PLAY THIS DVD OVER AND OVER EACH DAY THANK YOU
Published 2 months ago by Anne Russell
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Its Calam!!
............... Doris Day & Howard Keel - say no more (well I would except the review has to have ten more words)
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