Calamity Jane
“Warner Bros.' sky highest, smile widest, wild and woolliest Western of 'em all!”
Synopsis
Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
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Calamity Jane 1953 Trailer HD | Doris Day | Howard Keel
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-01
Top Cast
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Doris Day
Calamity Jane
Howard Keel
Wild Bill Hickok
Allyn Ann McLerie
Katie Brown
Philip Carey
Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin
Dick Wesson
Francis Fryer
Paul Harvey
Henry Miller
Chubby Johnson
Rattlesnake
Gale Robbins
Adelaid Adams
Billy Bletcher
Prospector (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Officer's Wife in Reception Line (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Chicagoan (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Officer at Fort Dance (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Man at Fort Dance (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
Barfly (uncredited)
Beulah Archuletta
Indian Woman on Saloon Balcony (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Prospector (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Francis Webster, James O'Hanlon
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson, David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Calamity Jane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Paul Francis Webster, James O'Hanlon
Howard Jackson, David Buttolph
Wilfrid M. Cline
Irene Morra
William Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Irene Morra
Editor
William Jacobs
Producer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
James O'Hanlon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calamity Jane
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What is Calamity Jane about?
Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
Who directed Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Calamity Jane?
The principal cast of Calamity Jane includes Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Philip Carey, Dick Wesson.
When was Calamity Jane released and how long is it?
Calamity Jane was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Calamity Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calamity Jane was composed by Howard Jackson, David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).