The read
Every source lands within 2 points of the others. Scores higher than 78% of the 173 1950s western movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic74/100
196 audience votes
Key crew
- David ButlerDirector
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
- Howard JacksonOriginal Music Composer
- James O'HanlonWriter
Cast
- Doris DayCalamity Jane
- Howard KeelWild Bill Hickok
- Allyn Ann McLerieKatie Brown
- Philip CareyLieutenant Danny Gilmartin
- Dick WessonFrancis Fryer
- Paul HarveyHenry Miller
- Chubby JohnsonRattlesnake
- Gale RobbinsAdelaid Adams
- Billy BletcherProspector (uncredited)
- Bess FlowersOfficer's Wife in Reception Line (uncredited)
- Colin KennyChicagoan (uncredited)
- Frank McLureOfficer at Fort Dance (uncredited)
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Themes
wild bill hickokcalamity jane19th century