1953 · 101 min · NR

Calamity Jane

Name: Calamity Jane
Genre: Western
Released: 1953
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Philip Carey, Dick Wesson

Directed by David Butler · Western

Calamity Jane (1953) is a Western film, directed by David Butler set in Deadwood and Chicago during the 1800s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing and friendship run throughout.

Composer

David ButtolphHoward Jackson

Cinematography

Wilfrid M. Cline

Cast

Doris DayHoward KeelAllyn Ann McLeriePhilip CareyDick WessonPaul HarveyChubby JohnsonGale Robbins

The world of this film

Setting

Where

DeadwoodChicago

Setting

Rural Urban

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Western

Themes

Love & Longing Friendship

Tone

ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist

Female Led

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Historical Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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