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Calamity Jane [VHS] [1953]

VHS ~ Doris Day
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Philip Carey, Dick Wesson
  • Directors: David Butler
  • Writers: James O'Hanlon
  • Producers: William Jacobs
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 27 Mar 2000
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CIFC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,870 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #3 in  Video > Classic Films > Actresses > Day, Doris
    #10 in  Video > Classic Films > War Films & Westerns > 1950s
    #13 in  Video > Classic Films > Musicals > 1950s

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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

Synopsis
Doris Day stars in the title role and Howard Keel plays 'Wild Bill' Hickok in this musical extravaganza about the legendary sharp-shooter. Includes the Oscar-winning song 'Secret Love', plus 'A Woman's Touch', 'The Deadwood Stage', 'Just Blew In From The Windy City' and more. Music and lyrics by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comical Musicals do not get any better, 10 Aug 2003
By Liam Tighe "tighertie" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calamity Jane [DVD] [1953] (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.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One of Doris Day's finest moments..., 4 Mar 2004
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This review is from: Calamity Jane [DVD] [1953] (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.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a joyful and exilerating feel good movie, 2 Feb 2005
By HENRY DUTHIE (johnstone scotland) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Calamity Jane
It was so alive and kept me singing along and Doris Days agility on screen was fantastic. Great family entertainment I don't think it will ever lose its abilty to keep you... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. I. Matthews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
This is one of the great modern day film musicals. A good cast, great songs, that will last the test of time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. M. Walsh

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best musicals ever!
My mum bought this film for me along with My Fair Lady and Seven Brides For Seven Brothers when i had been intrested in theatre and musicals for a while. Read more
Published 8 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars My 12 year old loved it
I saw this years ago and forgot how brilliant it is in a feel good kind of way. As a former tom boy I can't help but relate to 'Clam' and was pleasently surprised that my daughter... Read more
Published 17 months ago by DSF

4.0 out of 5 stars i love doris day
i do have an embarassing soft spot for doris day, she always cheers me up when i feel down and ive seen nearly all her films, i think this is a great film to watch and sing along... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ms. F. I. Macdonald

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST!!!!
One of my favourite films EVER, if not my favourite. It compares the care-free western country life with the busy bustle of Chicago. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Hannah@Scotland

5.0 out of 5 stars If you dont like this - you need to be on the next stage coach out of town !?
It is so hard to believe this film was made in 1953 !? It has a timeless quality and no matter how many times you watch it (thanks to fresh as a daisy Doris) this film never feels... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2007 by Clinty

5.0 out of 5 stars Doris hits a high note
This movie can lay claim to be Doris Day's greatest work. And for someone with a career that lasted decades, and saw her be the number one movie, tv and recording star during... Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2006 by Andrew Curtis

5.0 out of 5 stars I Just Blew In From The Windy City...
This film was a childhood favourite of mine - my mother used to put it on to shut me up and I would sit mesmerised!! Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2005 by Victoria

5.0 out of 5 stars Now I shout it from the Highest Hills!
I have loved this film so so many years now and I want to tell everyone that this dvd is a must have. Read more
Published on 13 May 2005 by R. K. Harvey

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