Review of Calamity Jane (1953) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 30 Apr 1966
An elaboration of the concept of Annie Get Your Gun—not to mention Doris Day’s tomboy image in On Moonlight Bay—this 1953 western musical is perhaps best remembered for its Oscar-winning tune “Secret Love”; otherwise there’s Howard Keel as Wild Bill Hickok, direction by David Butler, and all that kinky cross-dressing.
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This review of Calamity Jane (1953) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 30 Apr 1966.
Calamity Jane has generally received positive reviews.
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