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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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* Two newsreels: "Western Style" & "Photo Play"
* Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 4 X 3 FF (1.33:1)
Audio Mono (1.0)
* Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 4 X 3 FF (1.33:1)
Audio Mono (1.0)
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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.
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
i have seen this movie many many times and doris day is sensational in it she is vivacious and bubbly and her voice was at its very best at this time she is generous to the other actors in the movie but she still manages to steal almost every scene she is in .........after seeing calamity jane boy do you feel good
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OOOOOH CALAMITY.
Here she comes slapping her thigh and cracking her whip, the irrepressible Doris Day as Calamity Jane. Read more
Published 17 days ago by DOGBERRY
Clasic
I purchased this and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers for my daughter's 37 birthday. She fell in love with these films when she was a small girl and says nothing since has made her... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Kathy Warbey
In the Wild West Musical showdown, Calamity Jane wins.
Calamity Jane has to be one of the best rip-offs in film history. Warner Brothers made this to capitalise on the popularity of MGM's Annie Get Your Gun (I have reviewed that film... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Miss Scarlett
Deadwood
Good classic presentation. Stunning Doris Day performance with cast and scenery. I would recommend anyone wanting to catch up with Calamity Jane or for own performance, should buy... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Galaxy
Out of date, still funny enough
Bought this as a gift for my Dad. He saw the film when he was a boy, so was a bit afraid he would be disapointed: did he remember it correctly and was it really funny? Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. Van Den Bosch
A beautiful classic
As a little girl I loved this film. I knew all the words & actions to the songs & dances. Now as a grown woman of 30, I still LOVE this film. It is in my top 3 films ever. Read more
Published 5 months ago by SarahJG
WHOLE FAMILY LOVE IT
From 60 to 3 years old everyone loves this entertaining, funny and enjoyable musical western romp. My kids loved it when they were young and now grandkids are enjoying with their... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dennis_McQuade
fantastic
I loved the movie calamity Jane when I saw it many many years ago it my daughters favourite movie too. Read more
Published 7 months ago by girlonwheels
Clamity Jane
brought this for my girl friend who absolutely adores this film, one to watch. Doris Day is a rootin tootin tomboy type, really good songs to sing along to.
Published 7 months ago by heardie
good memories
It was excellent to watch again, a classic film that I remember when times were mucn simpler,left me with a "feel good factor" Very good value and quality.
Published 8 months ago by Dee Spain
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