Title: Call Me Madam
Date: 1953
Type: Musical / Romance
Rating: 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Walter Lang
Producer: Sol Siegel
Comment
A wealthy widow (Ethel Merman) is given the job as American ambassador to a small European Dutchy where her relaxed style causes chaos whilst her assistant (Donald O'Connor) falls in love with the princess (Vera-Ellen) of the country. This is based on the Broadway musical with an Irving Berlin score. I am not convinced by the performance of Ethel Merman, but there is good support Donald O'Connor and Vera-Ellen, particularly the dance number with the two of them.
Actors
Ethel Merman
Donald O'Connor
Vera-Ellen
George Sanders
Billy De Wolfe
Helmut Dantine
Walter Slezak
Steven Geray
Lila Skala
Oscars
None
Music
Irving Berlin