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The 1953 film, Calamity Jane is a "Wild West"-themed film It is loosely based on the life of Wild West heroine, Calamity Jane and explores a romance between Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok in the American Old West. The movie, released in 1953, has many characteristics of other musicals of the same era. It was devised by Warner Brothers in response to the success of Annie Get Your Gun
. The film starred Doris Day as the title character and Howard Keel as Hickok. Unlike most musicals, it originated in Hollywood and only later transferred to the stage.

Though the film portrays Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok as lovers, it is unclear whether that was the case in real life. The pair were friends, but many historians have disputed Calamity Jane's claims that she and Hickok were romantically involved.

The score, with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, includes such classic songs as:

"The Black Hills of Dakota"
"The Deadwood Stage"
"I Can do Without You"
"It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry"
"My Heart is Higher than a Hawk"
"Secret Love" (winner of Academy Award for best song in a movie, 1953), which topped the Billboard and Cash Box musical charts at number one.
"Windy City"

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Movies - Calamity Jane

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