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Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Synopsis: Sharpshooter and star of Colonel Buffalo Bill's Show, Frank Butler (Howard Keel) falls for the spirited Annie Oakley (Betty Hutton) until she provokes him into a clay pigeon shooting competition. Unfortunately, Annie is left to realize a man isn't always interested in a woman who can beat... Sharpshooter and star of Colonel Buffalo Bill's Show, Frank Butler (Howard Keel) falls for the spirited Annie Oakley (Betty Hutton) until she provokes him into a clay pigeon shooting competition. Unfortunately, Annie is left to realize a man isn't always interested in a woman who can beat him at his own game. The film is based on Irving Berlin's play and contains the songs "Anything You Can Do," "Doin' What Comes Naturally," and "There's No Business Like Show Business." Winner of the 1951 Academy Award for Best Music and Scoring of a Musical Picture. It should be noted that Judy Garland was originally cast to star in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, but fell ill and was replaced by Betty Hutton. [More]
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Starring: Howard Keel, Betty Hutton, Keenan Wynn, J. Carrol Naish, Louis Calhern
Producer: Arthur Freed
Screenwriter: Sidney Sheldon
Composer: Irving Berlin, Adolph Deutsch, Roger Edens
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 11, 2001
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Snap Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. George Sidney - Director
- Outtakes - 1. 4 Musical Numbers Includes 2 by Original Cast Judy Garland
- 2. Judy Garland - "I'm An Indian Too"
- Trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Production Stills
Additional Products:
- Lobby Card
Reviews
The chemistry between Hutton and Keel is delightful and when his full-throttle baritone meets her rich alto in the duets, you'll be bewitched.
Stalwart baritone Howard Keel makes an impressive Hollywood debut as Hutton's leading man.
...it gets an enlivening, high-octane delivery, thanks to Hutton and director George Sidney.


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