It's hardly the most politically-correct of movie musicals and, to be honest, it's not much of a movie but "Calamity Jane" is still one of the most enjoyable films of the fifties thanks in large part to Doris Day in what was certainly her most iconic role as well as a wonderful song score by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. not to mention Howard Keel, admittedly not given very much to do here, and the excellent and underrated Allyn Ann McLerie. What it lacks is innovation or indeed a plot but who needs plots and innovations when the songs and their delivery are this good. Ultimately, it may only be a guilty pleasure but it's a huge pleasure nevertheless.
Sunday, 30 June 2019
CALAMITY JANE
It's hardly the most politically-correct of movie musicals and, to be honest, it's not much of a movie but "Calamity Jane" is still one of the most enjoyable films of the fifties thanks in large part to Doris Day in what was certainly her most iconic role as well as a wonderful song score by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. not to mention Howard Keel, admittedly not given very much to do here, and the excellent and underrated Allyn Ann McLerie. What it lacks is innovation or indeed a plot but who needs plots and innovations when the songs and their delivery are this good. Ultimately, it may only be a guilty pleasure but it's a huge pleasure nevertheless.
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