Musical comedy western starring Doris Day and Howard Keel. Spirited cowgirl Calamity Jane brings a glamorous singing star to the Deadwood saloon. But her new friend turns into a love rival, and Calamity begins to wonder whether a woman's touch is more effective than a six-gun.
The opening sequence of this wonderful musical is pure pleasure, as Doris Day rides the Deadwood stage across the screen and into our hearts. This isn't the real Wild West, of course, but Warner Bros's Technicolored riposte to MGM's Annie Get Your Gun - the studio even poached the same leading man, handsome Howard Keel, who's excellent here as Wild Bill Hickok. The specially commissioned score is a treat, but the strength of the movie is Day, who gives a marvellous musical comedy performance in her finest role, creating a warm, robust yet tender character; just marvel at her timing in Just Blew In from the Windy City, while Secret Love, recorded by Day in just one take, won the best song Oscar and is beautifully staged by choreographer Jack Donohue. This is a true delight that repays many viewings.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Calamity Jane | Doris Day |
| Wild Bill Hickok | Howard Keel |
| Katie Brown | Allyn Ann McLerie |
| Lt Gilmartin | Philip Carey |
| Francis Fryer | Dick Wesson |
| Henry Miller | Paul Harvey |
| Rattlesnake | Chubby Johnson |
| Adelaide Adams | Gale Robbins |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | David Butler (1) |
