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Call Me Madam (1953)

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Ethel Merman reprised her role as a socialite turned diplomat in this screen adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical. Sally Adams (Merman) has made it her business to know everyone worth knowing in Washington D.C., and her penchant for parties pays off when she's appointed United States Ambassador to Lichtenburg. Once she is installed in her new position, she falls in love with suave Foreign Minister Cosmo Constantine (George Sanders), while Princess Maria (Vera-Ellen) has her head

Unrated, 1 hr. 54 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Directed By: Walter Lang

On DVD: Apr 20, 2004

Cast

Ethel Merman
Mrs. Sally Adams
Donald O'Connor
Kenneth
Vera-Ellen
Princess Maria
George Sanders
Cosmo Constantine
Billy De Wolfe
Pemberton Maxwell
Helmut Dantine
Prince Hugo
Walter Slezak
Tantinnin
Steven Geray
Sebastian
Ludwig Stossel
Grand Duke
Lilia Skala
Grand Duchess
Charles Dingle
Sen. Brockway
Emory Parnell
Senator Gallagher
Percy Helton
Sen. Wilkins
Leon Belasco
Leader
Oscar Beregi Sr.
Chamberlain
Nestor Paiva
Miccoli
Torben Meyer
Rudolph
Richard Garrick
Supreme Court Justice
Walter Woolf King
Secretary of State
Olan Soule
Clerk
John Wengraf
Ronchin
Fritz Feld
Hat Clerk
Ern� Verebes
Music Clerk
Hannelore Axman
Switchboard Operator
Donald Dillaway
Newspaper Reporter
Johnny Downs
Cameraman
Frank Gerstle
Newspaper Reporter
Lal Chand Mehra
Minister from Magrador
Gene Roth
Equerry
Melinda Wood Allen
Cameraman
Charles Conrad
Newspaper Reporter
Sid Marion
Proprietor

Critic Reviews for Call Me Madam

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The great Ethel Merman recreated her Broadway role in this Irving Berlin musical, which won an Oscar for scoring.

July 13, 2010 Full Review Source: Variety

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

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undiluted Merman at her "mostes."

August 30, 2008 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Paul Brenner

Filmcritic.com

Fine Merman musical which recreates her Broadway success.

June 7, 2007 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

There are only three reasons to see this one, a rare Ethel Merman starring role, song and dance numbers by film legend Donald O'Connor and politically savvy dialogue.

July 12, 2005 Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

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Ethel's big show. A surprise to see George Sanders singing so well and Wera-Ellen is always a welcome addition to any film but this one goes on a little too long. Still big brassy entertainment, could it be anything else with the Merm front and center.

December 13, 2011

jay nixon

Super Reviewer

Call Me Madam is an interesting film. Ethel Merrman gave an amazing performance. The music in this movie is great. The script is also excellent. I enjoyed this film because it was fun to watch. Call Me Madam is a must see.

May 3, 2010

Ashley Hobgod

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