Calamity Jane (1953) (U)

One of the great, uplifting screen musicals, Calamity Jane is propelled by hugely charismatic performances from Doris Day, Howard Keel and a host of tuneful, toe-tapping songs.

Deadwood, Dakota Territory, is largely the abode of men, where Indian scout Calamity Jane (Day) is as hard-riding, boastful, and handy with a gun as any – quite an overpowering personality. But the army lieutenant she favors doesn’t really appreciate her finer qualities. One of Jane’s boasts brings her to Chicago to recruit an actress for the Golden Garter stage. Arrived, the lady in question appears (at first) to be a more feminine rival for the favors of Jane’s male friends… including her friendly enemy Wild Bill Hickock (Keel).

Dir. David Butler, USA 1953, 101 mins. With Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie

Certificate U

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