Calamity Jane

[Haymarketaddict]

I think we can securily say that not always the "best" wins at the Academy Awards ... and this (me) is a huge "Oscar"-Fan talking
Didn't know there was talk about a remake of Calamity Jane - jeeeezzz I definitely can't see anybody in that role but Doris ... I mean - who is there today who could do that role

[puck]

If there are plans to make a remake of "Calamity Jane", well I'm sure it would be a flop, there is nobody else how can act and sings like Doris Day !!!!

[webmaster]

It wouldn't work - that was a different time - when the world was young - it would just be a reproduction - like a copy of a famous painting - a fake!

Who could replace Doris anyway? Or any of the others.

[Haymarketaddict]

Maybe they plan a stage play???? Equally horrid I guess (without Doris I mean) but ... there is a lot of that around nowadays of Musical remakes on the stage .. SOUND OF MUSIC, MARY POPPINS, Thouroghly Modern Millie .. all that stuff ...
I don't think there is an audience for a movie - all of us who would like that sort of thing - won't go see it cause its without Doris They better not!!!!

[rt]

Saw this on stage a few years ago.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 85416.html

No comparison.

[Haymarketaddict]

Saw this on stage a few years ago.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 85416.html

No comparison.

oh I didn't know about that ... maybe I COULD see it on the stage.... I guess - but I bet its no comparison - I can't even see Mary Poppins on stage without Julie Andrews - so there is no way I could see CJ without Doris

[pillowtalk]

We, Doris Fans, have to realize that she was COMPLETELY IGNORED as far as ACADEMY AWARDS and GRAMMYS were concerned. Whoever the insanely jealous people were who got to vote made sure of that.
REASON: (now listen up).....THERE IS NO ONE WHO CAN COMPARE TO DORIS DAY...NOT THEN...NOT NOW...NOT IN THE FUTURE. She is ONE OF A KIND. They can do all the remakes they want (and there is talk of remaking this movie), NO ONE WILL COME CLOSE to DDay's performance, because no one is that good. SHE SET THE MARK...and no one can break it.

I agree!!

[littlepinetree]

I just saw Calamity Jane for the first time. Not only it's now my favorite Doris Day movie, but my favorite movie!!
This really shows her true acting ability, and what a face! I enjoyed hearing how differently she can sing when in this roll. Then later, back to her glamorous Doris Day style.
I couldn't help but cry at the end of the movie, I was so touched by her. And "Secret Love," what a beautiful song.
I'll have to buy the DVD now!

[pillowtalk]

I watched Calamity Jane for the first time last night. I LOVED IT!! I'm not a fan of westerns, so I didn't think it would be my favorite, but it really is one of my favorites! Doris played the part of Calamity very well....my favorite songs would have to be "I Can Do Without You", "The Windy City", "Secret Love", "The Deadwood Stage".....actually, I love them all! The scene on the log, when Calamity and Bill are sitting on the log and kiss, was my favorite scene. I thought Danny was a jerk, does anyone agree? Bill and Calam had so much chemistry.

[littlepinetree]

I'm not a fan of westerns either, but because I love "Annie Get Your Gun," I had a feeling I would like this one too. Of course Doris playing the lead, made the movie better than ever! Just wonderful!!!

[littlepinetree]

If there is a re make of Calamity Jane, let's boycott the re make!! We need to be stick by our wonderful Doris Day, and we need to help the re make to be a flop! I'm going to buy the DVD, not only because I love Doris, but to show support. The Academy Awards often is unfair, and it's all politics!!
DORIS DAY ROCKS MY WORLD

[pillowtalk]

If there is a re make of Calamity Jane, let's boycott the re make!! We need to be stick by our wonderful Doris Day, and we need to help the re make to be a flop! I'm going to buy the DVD, not only because I love Doris, but to show support. The Academy Awards often is unfair, and it's all politics!!
DORIS DAY ROCKS MY WORLD

YES!! I second that!

[TareeDawg]

For me, Calamity Jane rates as about one of the best musical films of them all (and the Fred Astaire films are difficult to beat), and my favourite Doris Day film. Doris Day's feisty nature is captured here to perfection, although she is *tamed* in the end. A HAPPY film with great songs.

[DoDobigfan]

I love this movie, is funny, romantic, has wonderfull music with beautifull lyrics, and Doris Day the best actress of all. What do I want more?

[webmaster]

It's a great film and shows what a versatile actress she was that she could also make such hits as "Love Me or Leave Me", "Teacher's Pet" and "Pillow Talk", to name just a few.

Having a bit of fun with "Secret Love":




And welcome to the forum, DoDobigfan!

[webmaster]

Here's the real thing:

[littlepinetree]

It sure is my favorite musical! Just love it!!!

[littlegoldfish666]

Who doesn't love Calamity Jane My papa used to love this movie, can you believe it was actually me that got him into this movie when I got the video a few years ago, yeah it was a little before DVD's came out Man Doris Day sure did have a lot of energy. I wish I had that kind of energy Man she always makes you laugh without even trying. It seems to be so effortless And of course some of the greatest songs, "Black hills of Dakota" and "Secret Love" She looked beautiful in those scenes.....But then again, when doesn't she look beautiful

We, Doris Fans, have to realize that she was COMPLETELY IGNORED as far as ACADEMY AWARDS and GRAMMYS were concerned. Whoever the insanely jealous people were who got to vote made sure of that.
REASON: (now listen up).....THERE IS NO ONE WHO CAN COMPARE TO DORIS DAY...NOT THEN...NOT NOW...NOT IN THE FUTURE. She is ONE OF A KIND. They can do all the remakes they want (and there is talk of remaking this movie), NO ONE WILL COME CLOSE to DDay's performance, because no one is that good. SHE SET THE MARK...and no one can break it.

WHAT!!!! nononononononononono....They can't remake this. You don't touch a classic. You just, don't

[littlegoldfish666]

I always love his reaction in this scene

[mikeydv]

ONE MORE TIME....we have to doff our hats to our British Doris fans. They named this movie THEIR ALL TIME FAVORITE MUSICAL. Just shows the good taste they have. In America, it is not even on the list of the Top 100. (No Doris film is...and is anyone surprised????)

[littlegoldfish666]

I thought it came in at no.25 on the list. Anyway at least it was on the list I find it underrated at times

[webmaster]

It should be No 1!


Thanks for the pics.

[littlegoldfish666]

Well let's put it this way. After seeing that Buffy episode (yes there was an episode of Buffy where they all broke into song ) and the film 8 mile (with Eminem) getting higher than Calamity Jane in the top 100, I stopped paying any attention to it I mean how in gods name they can call one Buffy episode a musical is beyond me...And 8 mile???? Um....*scratches head*

Ad you're welcome. I was gonna say you'll find more in my PB but I see you've already found them Capped them myself

[webmaster]

Yes, I found them thanks - and downloaded quite a few - how did you capture so many? Must have taken ages.

[littlegoldfish666]

Actually I just capped as I watched I ripped the DVD on my computer harddrive and used Nero showtime to watch the movie, I didn't have to keep pausing to cap it. With Nero showtime you can just keep your finger on the "alt" button and then press "c" to capture it

And you're welcome. They're there for anybody who wants them so feel free to help yourselves

I'll get round to capping some of her other movies eventually

[webmaster]

I've got Nero - I'll give it a try - but if you feel like doing another it would be nice to have some captures from Pillow Talk - you notice expressions that you don't remember seeing as it all goes by so quickly, as I noticed with Calamity Jane. I've used one of your screen captures for a new banner - so thanks for that.

[puck]

Wow, she looks fabulous, did download some of them, Thank you! Do love this movie, did never understand why this movie is underrated, it's my top 1.

[webmaster]

I think, on a certain level, it's my favourite Doris film too - brings back memories of childhood - and it's funny, it has great songs and Doris sure makes an impact and steals your heart away!

[littlegoldfish666]

I've got Nero - I'll give it a try - but if you feel like doing another it would be nice to have some captures from Pillow Talk - you notice expressions that you don't remember seeing as it all goes by so quickly, as I noticed with Calamity Jane. I've used one of your screen captures for a new banner - so thanks for that.

It's quite easy, before you start the movie click on the little spanner thing to take you into the bit where you can choose what file to download it into first. That way it's easy to find and keeps it nice and tidy

Pillowtalk. Okay will do

Yes I noticed, I almost fell off my chair when I saw it Man she looks so funny sometimes

EDIT: It's not a spanner, it's a hammer

[littlegoldfish666]

Wow, she looks fabulous, did download some of them, Thank you! Do love this movie, did never understand why this movie is underrated, it's my top 1.

You're welcome I love this movie too My papa used to love it as well