Calamity Jane (1953): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Calamity Jane is a 1953 romantic musical starring Doris Day, Paul Harvey and Fred Aldrich. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $9,215 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Song). Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Calamity Jane About?
The premise of Calamity Jane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the American frontier, Calamity Jane is a spirited and unconventional woman who challenges the restrictive norms of the time. She yearns for freedom and independence, rejecting traditional roles to carve out her own place in a male-dominated world. Known for her sharp wit and rebellious nature, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, leaving a lasting impact on those she encounters.
Calamity Jane Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- saloon
- wild west
- song and dance
- native american attack
- female protagonist
- stagecoach
- singer
- man in drag
- native american
- frontier town
- whip
- cowboy
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- lasso
- impersonation
- cross dressing
- mistaken identity
- love triangle
- cigarette smoking
- sarsaparilla
- actress
- horse
- jumping on a horse
- lie
- storytelling
- shooting a gun into the air
- drinks on the house
- tied to a post
- two on a horse
- floor show
- shot off a horse
- passenger train
- rifle
- dancing girl
- high kick
- standing ovation
- buckboard
- log cabin
- poker game
- covered in mud
- kiss on the forehead
- caravan
- ballroom dancing
- dance card
- jealousy
- handwritten note
- double wedding cake
- fainting woman
- classic musical
- jumping onto a moving vehicle
- calamity jane character
Calamity Jane Cast
Doris Day leads the cast, with Paul Harvey and Fred Aldrich.
Also Starring in Calamity Jane
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Critics gave Calamity Jane 74 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Calamity Jane Plot Summary
What happens in Calamity Jane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the rugged terrain of the Dakota Territory during the 1870s, the fearless Calamity Jane bursts onto the scene aboard the Deadwood stage, wielding her rifle with a swagger that commands attention. At the local saloon, where she reigns over a lively gathering sipping “sassparilly,” she shares embellished tales of her feats against Native American adversaries, though her accounts may stretch the truth. Calam harbors feelings for Lieutenant Gilmartin, and when she hears of his wounding, she courageously rushes to rescue him from a hostile tribe, risking her own safety in the process.
Full summary
The whole story of Calamity Jane, scene by scene
Calamity Jane Box Office
Calamity Jane grossed $9,215 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.2K
- International
- $3.4K
Calamity Jane Awards & Nominations
Calamity Jane won 1 Oscar, including Music (Song).
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1954 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Music (Song)
- Nominated Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- Nominated Sound Recording
Calamity Jane Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Calamity Jane.
How Well Do You Know Calamity Jane?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Calamity Jane's real name in the film?
Calamity Jane Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Schwere Colts in zarter Hand” and “Джейн-катастрофа”.
- Also known as
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- Schwere Colts in zarter Hand
- Джейн-катастрофа
- Calamity Jane, la blonde du Far-West
- Non sparare, baciami!
- La Blonde du Far-West
- Bajkeverő Jane
- Diabruras de Jane
- Doris Day en el Oeste
- קאלאמיטי ג'יין
- Ardida como Pimenta
- Vestens vildkat
- La liga de oro
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- 野姑娘杰恩
- 캘러미티 제인
- カラミティ・ジェーン
- Västerns vilda dotter
- Jane Calamitat
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Calamity Jane FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Calamity Jane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Calamity Jane released?
Calamity Jane was released on November 4, 1953.
Who is in the cast of Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane stars Doris Day, Paul Harvey and Fred Aldrich, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Calamity Jane make at the box office?
Calamity Jane grossed $9,215 worldwide.
How is Calamity Jane rated?
Calamity Jane has 74 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Calamity Jane win?
Calamity Jane won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Music (Song) at the Oscars 1954.
Does Calamity Jane have a post-credit scene?
No. Calamity Jane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Calamity Jane in?
The original language of Calamity Jane is French.
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