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Calamity Jane

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Calamity Jane (1953)

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Reviews Counted:21

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Average Rating:6.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: Energetic musical about the unlikely romance of famed Western tomboy Calamity Jane and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok. In an attempt to lure a handsome Army lieutenant away from another woman, Jane... Energetic musical about the unlikely romance of famed Western tomboy Calamity Jane and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok. In an attempt to lure a handsome Army lieutenant away from another woman, Jane trades in her gunslinging and uniforms for housekeeping and dresses, and wins the affections of Wild Bill instead. [More]

Starring: Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Philip Carey

Starring: Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Philip Carey, Dick Wesson, Paul Harvey, Chubby Johnson, Gale Robbins

Director: David Butler

Director: David Butler
Screenwriter: James O'Hanlon
Producer: William Jacobs
Composer: Ray Heindorf

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Apr 30, 2002

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Zeppo18/21/09
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**1/2 (out of four)Splashy and energetic musical about the legendary outlaw Calamity Jane trying... More
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This is a rollicking good time film from start to finish. Doris Day absolutely shines as Calamity... More
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Doris Day sparkles in this splashy, tuneful color musical. Pure corn -- and I loved every second.... More
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This movie is a diamond. Simply shines. Doris Day is wonderful. 1953 women were treated as... More
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I would like this movie a lot better if it were closer to the actual story of the actual Calamity... More
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Overbearingly colorful and peppy, as well as way overlong. This is the kind of musical that just... More
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