Doris Day stars as Calamity Jane, with Howard Keel as Wild Bill Hickok and Allyn Ann McLerie as Katie Brown in this 1953 musical Western.
Main cast
- Calamity JaneDoris DayMain
- Wild Bill HickokHoward KeelMain
- Katie BrownAllyn Ann McLerieMain
Supporting cast
- Lieutenant Danny GilmartinPhilip CareySupp
- Francis FryerDick WessonSupp
- Henry MillerPaul HarveySupp
- RattlesnakeWilliam ‘Bill’ PhillipsSupp
Guest & voice
- Aunt ClaraGale RobbinsGuest
- Adelaid AdamsLynn BariGuest
- PeteFrancis McDonaldGuest
- HankMonte MontanaGuest
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About this cast
Calamity Jane is a 1953 American musical Western film starring Doris Day as the titular sharpshooter. The film follows her adventures in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, as she competes with Wild Bill Hickok and helps bring a stage performer to town.
FAQs
Who plays Calamity Jane in Calamity Jane 1953?
Doris Day plays Calamity Jane in the 1953 film.
Who plays Wild Bill Hickok in Calamity Jane 1953?
Howard Keel plays Wild Bill Hickok.
Is Calamity Jane 1953 a musical?
Yes, it is a musical Western featuring songs like ‘The Deadwood Stage’ and ‘Secret Love’.
What is the film Calamity Jane 1953 about?
It follows Calamity Jane, a rough-and-tumble sharpshooter in Deadwood, who competes with Wild Bill Hickok and brings a stage performer to town, leading to romantic complications.
Who directed Calamity Jane 1953?
The film was directed by David Butler.
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