Calamity Jane (1953) — DVD
Doris Day stars as the spirited, sharpshooting Calamity Jane in this colorful Western musical set in Deadwood, South Dakota. Determined to bring a glamorous stage performer to her frontier town, Calamity travels to Chicago and returns with a young woman whose arrival sparks mistaken identities, romantic complications, and a lively rivalry. Along the way, Calamity discovers that courage and independence can go hand in hand with love. Featuring energetic musical numbers, playful comedy, and a memorable pairing of Doris Day and Howard Keel, Calamity Jane is a beloved classic of Hollywood's golden age.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Doris Day (Calamity Jane), Howard Keel (Wild Bill Hickok), Allyn Ann McLerie (Katie Brown), Philip Carey (Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin), and Dick Wesson (Francis Fryer).
Director: David Butler.
Music: Sammy Fain; lyrics by Paul Francis Webster.
Release year: 1953.
Genre: Musical / Western / Romance.
Memorable Songs
Musical highlights include “Secret Love,” “The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!),” “Just Blew in from the Windy City,” “A Woman's Touch,” and “I Can Do Without You.”
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Oscar-winning song: “Secret Love,” performed by Doris Day, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- Western legends: The story playfully fictionalizes historical frontier figures Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.
- Musical leading man: Howard Keel was also known for starring in MGM musicals such as Show Boat and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
- Musical creators: Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster wrote the film's songs, including the celebrated “Secret Love.”
- Broadway afterlife: The film's story and songs were later adapted into stage musical productions.
DVD Details
Film: Calamity Jane (1953).
Format: DVD.
UPC: 012569705982.
Condition — New DVD
New DVD. Packaging, inserts, and any bonus features depend on the supplied edition.