Calamity Jane
“Whip-Crack-Away, It's Carol as Calam!”
Synopsis
A Wild West cow town is starving for entertainment and it falls upon Calamity Jane, a rowdy, gun-toting tomboy, to go to Chicago to bring back a famed stage actress. She brings instead the star's maid, who settles in the town, but Jane's "Secret Love" falls for her. This television special was based on a stage adaptation of the film that was playing regional circuits at the time it aired.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles K. Freeman, Paul Francis Webster, Phil Shuken
- Original Score
- Sammy Fain
- Original Title
- Calamity Jane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Altman
Charles K. Freeman, Paul Francis Webster, Phil Shuken
Sammy Fain
Bob Banner, Joe Hamilton, Robert Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Hamilton
Producer
Robert Mackintosh
Costume Design
Dick Altman
Director
Phil Shuken
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calamity Jane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Calamity Jane about?
A Wild West cow town is starving for entertainment and it falls upon Calamity Jane, a rowdy, gun-toting tomboy, to go to Chicago to bring back a famed stage actress. She brings instead the star's maid, who settles in the town, but Jane's "Secret Love" falls for her. This television special was based on a stage adaptation of the film that was playing regional circuits at the time it aired.
Who directed Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane was directed by Dick Altman.
Who stars in Calamity Jane?
The principal cast of Calamity Jane includes Carol Burnett, Art Lund, Bernie West, Beryl Towbin, Don Chastain.
When was Calamity Jane released and how long is it?
Calamity Jane was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Calamity Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calamity Jane was composed by Sammy Fain.