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Call Me Madam


Date: 1953
Type: Musical / Romance
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Walter Lang
Producer: Sol Siegel

Comment/Synopsis

A wealthy widow (Ethel Merman) is given the job as American ambassador to a small European Dutchy where her relaxed style causes chaos whilst her assistant (Donald O'Connor) falls in love with the princess (Vera-Ellen) of the country. This is based on the Broadway musical with an Irving Berlin score. I am not convinced by the performance of Ethel Merman, but there is good support Donald O'Connor and Vera-Ellen, particularly the dance number with the two of them.

Actors


Ethel MermanEthel Merman
Donald O'Connor
Vera-Ellen
George SandersGeorge Sanders
Billy De WolfeBilly De Wolfe
Helmut DantineHelmut Dantine
Walter Slezak
Steven GeraySteven Geray
Lila Skala

Oscars

Won - Music
Nomination - Costumes

Production
Twentieth Century Fox
Call Me Madam