Call Me Madam with Ethel Merman: DVD Cover

    Call Me Madam Director: Johnny Downs, Walter Lang Cast: Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Vera-Ellen, George Sanders

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    • DVD Release Date: 04/20/2004
    • Original Release: 1953
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 14,099
     
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    Features

    Closed Caption; Full-length audio commentary by musical film scholar Miles Kreuger; Theatrical trailer & teaser

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. Main Titles (Call Her Madam!) [1:57]
    2. She Solemnly Swears [1:26]
    3. Where She Was Born [3:14]
    4. We Need Each Other [3:06]
    5. Lichtenburg! [3:11]
    6. A Desirable Marriage [:57]
    7. You Open, I'll Close [:43]
    8. Can You Use Any Money Today? [4:38]
    9. Sharing Secret Passages and Thoughts [4:24]
    10. An Old Fashioned Idea [1:56]
    11. It's a Lovely Day [:31]
    12. Simple Peasants [3:37]
    13. Getting Lichtenburg Up to Date [5:54]
    14. The Dance Says it All [4:03]
    15. Those Who Serve a Purpose [5:36]
    16. You're Just in Love [2:49]
    17. Dance to the Music [1:22]
    18. The Fairest Lady at the Fair [3:48]
    19. Indiscreet Advances [2:54]
    20. What Chance Have I? [3:37]
    21. Love Vs. Diplomacy [4:24]
    22. A Reason to Dance [3:46]
    23. A Change of Diplomacy [2:28]
    24. The Best Thing for Us [1:28]
    25. It's Just One Hundred Million! [4:17]
    26. Dealing With the Right Diplomat [2:39]
    27. Prime Minister Cosmo [6:39]
    28. Failed Foreign Friendships [:33]
    29. A Heartbroken Duet [3:47]
    30. That Dirty Sebastian! [3:13]
    31. The Pleasure of Your Company [:21]
    32. A Washington Affair [2:32]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Ethel Merman reprised her role as a socialite turned diplomat in this screen adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical. Sally Adams (Merman) has made it her business to know everyone worth knowing in Washington D.C., and her penchant for parties pays off when she's appointed United States Ambassador to Lichtenburg. Once she is installed in her new position, she falls in love with suave Foreign Minister Cosmo Constantine (George Sanders), while Princess Maria (Vera-Ellen) has her head turned by Sally's press attaché, Kenneth (Donand O'Connor). Call Me Madam is a showcase for Merman's roof-raising musical comedy style, and here she gets to sing a handful of Berlin tunes, including "You're Just In Love," "Can You Use Any Money Today?" and "Hostess With The Mostes' on the Ball."" Vera-Ellen's singing was dubbed by Carol Richards. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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    Call Me Madamby Anonymous

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    April 12, 2007: I first saw this wonderful musical as a teen as an adult I have been searching for a copy!!! Ethel is at her glorious best, especially in her duet with Donald O'Connor. As usual for the period, costumes are wonderfully extravagant. I love it!

    Call Me Madamby Anonymous

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    February 25, 2007: When I saw another Donald O'Connor movie released on DVD, I ordered it right away. I didn't have a clear picture of what it would be about, but after watching it, I believe it is a political satire. The movie starts by telling us that this story is about two mythical countries: the U.S. and Lichtenberg. I thought that was strange, but I suppose it was a disclaimer because the movie shouldn't be taken too seriously. (The DVD commentary had some interesting comments on the background of the story.) The cast was excellent I had never seen Ethel Merman in anything before, but let me tell you, she was a stitch! I really enjoyed her performance as the feisty ambassador with the big voice. George Sanders played well opposite her and was every inch a gentleman. The lovely Vera-Ellen was perfect as the beautiful princess who steals Donald O'Connor's heart. As for Donald himself, he was his usual funny and charming self, and got ample opportunity to display his talents in this film! The two of them make a cute couple. Their dances together are magnificent! The songs by Irving Berlin were quite frequent, but none of them dragged (the way some songs in musicals do.) They were all tuneful and memorable, and I soon found myself humming some of them after watching it. "Call Me Madam" is an all around treat!


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