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Movie Info

The boss of an Iowa pajama factory hires superintendent Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) to help oppose the workers' demand for a seven-and-a-half-cent raise. Sid's handsome, affable presence stirs the jealousy of foreman Vernon Hines, who is dating bookkeeper Gladys Hotchkiss (Carol Haney), and attracts worker "Babe" Williams (Doris Day), a strong advocate for the pay increase. Despite liking Babe, Sid resists the workers' sabotage attempt and must decide whether to fire activist Babe.

Genre:

romance, musical
Original Language:

English
Director:

George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Producer:

George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Writer:

Richard Bissell
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 4, 2017
Runtime:

1h 41m
Production Co:

Warner Brothers
Sound Mix:

Mono

Cast & Crew

Doris Day
Katie "Babe" Williams

John Raitt
Sid Sorokin

Carol Haney
Gladys Hotchkiss

Eddie Foy Jr.
Vernon "Hinesie" Hines

Buzz Miller

Ralph Chambers
Charlie

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Critic Reviews for The Pajama Game

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (2)

This is a delicious, bright and cheerful film.

November 24, 2014

David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
As the two leads' flowering romance begins to grow further apart, the strain is conveyed through the mechanized perfectionism of the choreography.

May 4, 2005 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine
Underappreciated musical gem. One of Day's best, and oh, the "Steam Heat" number!

April 4, 2003 | Rating: 5/5

Nell Minow
Movie Mom
[A] frequently-charming musical about a corporate manager.

February 12, 2021 | Full Review…

Eve Tushnet
Patheos
A major problem with the picture is that all the performers who were apparently so wonderful on stage don't tone down the theatricality one iota for the big screen, resulting in plenty of unchecked and overbearing shrieking.

January 29, 2021 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
It may not be especially distinguished filmmaking, but historically, it's a treasure trove.

March 14, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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June 11, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
Day particularly overdoes her schtick and sends the movie too often into self-parody

May 4, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com
The Pajama Game may not be the greatest musical of all time..., but it's got some memorable songs and dances. And that's enough to carry the day.

April 25, 2005 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…

John J. Puccio
Movie Metropolis
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February 4, 2004 | Rating: 4/5

Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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February 28, 2003 | Rating: 3/5

Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
One of the better musicals of its era, and a fascinating fusion of two disparate genres.

May 14, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

Jeremy Heilman
MovieMartyr.com