**1/2 from ****. She spent money acquiring all sorts of gifts for the man. The MGM musical circus had left Culver City a few years earlier by the time the studio decided to film this 1930s stage extravaganza. 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Ms. Day and Ms. Raye also had a nice duet on "Why Can't I?" From 1962 comes another circus picture, with its share of bad dudes, amazing costuming, and a disaster of two. . Explore. Billy Rose's Jumbo is based on a play of the same name produced by Billy Rose. Wills was of African-American descent, and having a white lover was controversial to their careers. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It certainly didn't lack star power. It's directed by Charles Walters, with Busby Berkeley on second unit duties, and stars Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Stephen Boyd, Martha Raye and Dean Jagger. Feb 2, 2012. Wills was born into a large family, including twelve other siblings. Doris Day may have been nearing 40, but could have passed for 25 and was perfect for the lead role. From the circus scenes to those wonderful musical numbers (My Romance, The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, This Can't Be Love) this just shines. He last received a letter from the star in April. based on the musical play produced by, at the New York Hippodrome / stage producer. Day, who grew up in Cincinnati, had publicly recalled how, at the age of 10, she discovered that her father, a music teacher, was having an affair with the mother of her best friend. That was a huge loss for her., The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died. In fact, the movie kept one of Durante's classic moments of stage comedy. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Billy Rose's Jumbo was released to DVD in a Region 1 DVD by Warner Bros. on April 26, 2005, and also as part of Volumes 1 and 2 of The Doris Day Collection on April 10, 2007. Jimmy Durante owns the little circus with the big elephant in Billy Roses Jumbo (1962). I saw this as a teenager, and fell in love. However, their relationship was plagued with physical violence, and Jorden was a philanderer. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. He opined that they met at Dodgers stadium; the actress was a huge fan of his team. Thankfully, with the help of her son, and her unwavering spirit, she was able to bounce back. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I want to make decisions at a production level. Director Norman Jewison, who worked with Day on 1963's The Thrill of It All and Send Me No Flowers, also talked about Doris' surprising view on her obvious good looks. IMDB, Doris Day Films @ Amazon USA Doris Day Films @ Amazon UK, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? The story revolves around a circus owner (Jimmy Durante), (star of the 1935 Broadway original play) with only two real attractions; his daughter (Doris Day) and a popular pachyderm Jumbo (Syd the Elephant). I agree with Miss Maxwell. James Joyce, as Boyd's dubber, did a fine job with the introductory tune in the first scene, a perfect number for Robert Goulet. Although she had stopped making movies, the actress was forced to make The Doris Day Show, on CBS, to pay off her debts. She found him interesting because he looked like a former flame and co-star whom she had loved. It deals with Kitty : Doris Day and Pop : Jimmy Durante, they are the owners of the Wonder Circus , but there's a rivalry with another circus , and creditors are very close His great passion for the art of acting often times got him into trouble with the executives in the movie industry. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. A firm favourite of Queen Victorias children, Jumbo spent his days giving visitors of the zoo rides on his back. A short time after these two parted, the "Lover Come Back" star became a wife again to George Weidler. Who did Doris Day stunts in Calamity Jane? Doris was very trusting. Pop Wonder (the irrepressible Jimmy Durante) is the proprietor of one of the greatest acts in circus history Jumbo; a gargantuan elephant. Doris Day shows a wisdom, warmth, sassy comic timing and an ability also to be dramatically heartfelt, and in terms of her singing she can't be faulted. "I wouldn't bring up Paris if I were you. She had two brothers, Richard, who died before she was born and Paul, a few years older. to foreclosing , as a spy goes undercover into the bankrupted circus to attempt to take it . [left] Portrait of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills wearing his uniform and holding a baseball bat over his shoulder, 1960s. True to the films title, Stanwycks Vance Jeffords is an avenging woman in The Furies, set in the New Mexico Territory during the 1870s. The Wonder Circus comes to a town in the Midwest with its featured attraction, Jumbo the elephant. by webmaster 13 May 2008, 08:25, Unread post She displayed an incredible passion by owning the stage and her characters, making it nearly impossible for viewers to remember that Day was playing a role on TV. Less than one year after their marriage, he abandoned his wife. And then there's the choreography by the legendary Busby Berkeley of which this was his last film assignment. People think, because of Doris movies, she was always happy-go-lucky, said DeVita. What do scientists find out when they look at fossils? He died in January 1980 in Santa Monica, California. After a rainstorm in which Kitty, an aerialist, is almost killed, but rescued by Sam, she sings the lovely ballad, My Romance to him. Doris Day said that this was one of her favorite musicals. by miss maxwell 13 May 2008, 03:06, Unread post The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". A wonderfully warm-hearted MGM musical about circus rivalries, based on showman Billy Roses Broadway extravaganza that actually featured an elephant on stage. Donna Hall Fishburn, a veteran Hollywood stunt double and horsewoman who worked in hundreds of westerns in a 40-year career in which she doubled for Barbara Stanwyck in The Maverick Queen, Debbie Reynolds in How the West Was Won and Doris Day in Calamity Jane, has died. Terry passed away from cancer in 2004, at the age of 62. He was a wonderfully versatile actor who could switch from Messala to Sam Rawlins in a heartbeat. Days third husband, producer Marty Melcher, infamously squandered her $20 million fortune a betrayal she discovered only when he died in 1969. John Noble (Dean Jagger), who owns a famous Noble Circus, wants to buy Jumbo and The Wonder Circus, but Pop refuses his offers. ), In the last 20 years of her life, all she cared about was her animals, said the neighbor. by BabeWilliams 15 May 2008, 08:26, Unread post However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. She would only want to talk about [her] dogs or hear about what fan mail she had.. The story may be silly and not the most focused, but it is very charming and warm-hearted as well that you don't care so much when the film makes a big and successful effort to entertain regardless. ). First unread post 154 posts Page 2 of 7. She was smitten by Maury and began lavishing expensive gifts on him like color TV sets. I wish that Doris would have had long hair for real she looks so beautiful with her long hair "My Romance" is a classic romantic ballad and Doris does it full justice. I believe she was nominated for best actress in a musical or comedy but lost to Rosalind Russel for Mame - boo hoo but I don't know whether that was for Golden Globes or something else. Her reputation hasn't survived into our modern era as other film icons of the time, including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Shirley MacLaine and Elizabeth Taylor. She loved playing the tomboy, Calamity Jane. Market data provided by Factset. Did Doris Day do her own stunts in Jumbo? Just clear tips and lifehacks for every day. Doris Day returned to MGM in 1962 to star in Billy Roses Jumbo. But while he may seem fairly nice to look at, he doesn't quite have the star power to carry the viewer's interest his character should have, even if he really was singing "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" and didn't need to be dubbed. In 1962, Doris Day was the top box office star (male or female) in the world. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Pinterest. (Associated Press), There is a lot of bad feeling surrounding the last few years of Doris life and how friends and family were pushed out.. It does not store any personal data. In 1950 it was announced Arthur Freed would produce and Howard Keel and Jimmy Durante would star. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Ryan, a real-estate agent in his grandmothers chosen home town of Carmel, Calif., claimed Bashara had fired board members from Days eponymous animal-rescue foundation and replaced them with his family members. William H. Daniels photographs and it's a Panavision/Metrocolor production out of MGM. And I love "Why Can't I?" Jimmy Durante was born James Francis Durante on 10 February 1893 in New York. (Getty Images), She used to have the right people taking care of her. She [originally] thought being married was the way to live, but said it was so confined.. The preceding overture should have been deleted, as it was not memorable and was overlong. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. by Debbi Austen 13 May 2008, 16:23, Unread post Their marriage lasted for five years. I didn't think I'd like it.. but much to my surprise.. Doris Day made famous Oscar winning song "Secret Love" in the film "Calamity Jane." This incredibly gifted actress and singer ushered in the award . "Doris did not believe that . Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Of course, Jimmy Durante and Martha Raye were veteran entertainers of the vaudeville style. I dont blame her.. Now I am not saying any of these films are bad, they aren't, but they are awfully colorful but emptysort of like giant balls of cotton candy! It was the last film producer Joe Pasternak made at MGM.[1]. Doris Day is in great voice throughout the film and performs the majority of the Rogers and Hart standards. Maury Wills was a spectacular athlete full of zeal, passion, and everything responsible for catapulting a baseball player to the forefront of his team. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Jimmy Durante was born James Francis Durante on 10 February 1893 in New York. The result is bright and competent enough (and it retains most of the wonderful Rodgers & Hart songs), but ten years earlier the Arthur Freed Unit would have sharpened up the book, included a lot more dancing and had a superior leading man (Stephen Boyd is a disaster in this movie). Still, the actress's version maintained that they were friends who never met alone anywhere. Her only grandchild, Ryan Melcher, issued a Facebook post claiming Days longtime manager, Bob Bashara,had banned himfrom seeing his reclusive grandmother, who was 97 when she died. Henceforth all of Doris's films would be screen comedies in which she may have sung a ditty or two in the film or over the title credits. "Billy Rose's Jumbo" opened in New York at Radio City Music Hall during a newspaper strike and a snow storm which made the film suffer at the box office. From October 15 to May 15 (when there is no pasture in MN), the horse would consume about 5,350 pounds of hay or 2.7 tons. With Doris Day singing "Little Girl Blue" and "My Romance" as highlights, this pleasing musical should keep the viewer out of trouble for well over two hours and in the world of the greatest show on earth. But a fly in this cotton candy surfaces with the arrival of Sam Rawlins (Stephen Boyd). . stand-in: Stephen Boyd (uncredited) Jean Harris. Maybe that's because she saw herself as bit of a tomboy, as a young girl. The casting of Stephen Boyd as the male lead is more questionable. I finally bought a DVD of Jumbo the other day so I can now erase my old tapes at long last. The circus is near bankruptcy, due to the compulsive gambling by her father, Pop Wonder and a threatened takeover by the rival Noble Circus is planned. At over two hours in length, the thin story is extended way past the breaking point. The cast includes Arthur Godfrey, Rod Taylor, Paul Lynde, Dom Deluis, and Dick Martin (and a cameo of Robert Vaughn as Nepoleon Solo). Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. That's what makes this film so good. He's also engaged to the sad -eyed spinster and fortune teller, Lulu (Martha Raye). After that, Day turned to her fans and people who worked for her. Having previously watched and enjoyed this movie on VHS tape during the '90s, I just watched this again with Mom on DVD. Both play and film feature songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, although the film borrows two songs from Rodgers and Hart shows other than Jumbo (including "This Can't Be Love", from The Boys from Syracuse). Stephen Boyd's singing voice was dubbed by Los Angeles studio singer, Jimmy Joyce. Weidler shared similar traits with husband number one; he was a chronic cheater who lacked self-confidence. Perfect casting down the line. Did Doris Day do all the horse riding in Calamity Jane? Doris Day and Terry Melcher in the 1970s | Photo: Getty Images. In one sequence of uninterrupted takes, she jumps and flips over bars with the agility of a circus performer. Marty Melcher was Day's third husband, and their marriage lasted for nearly two decades. Not until 1948 did Warner Brothers produce a star on par with the MGM superstars. It is set in shadows of blue with varied dramatic camera angles, which add to the impact of the songs lyrics. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Doris Day, as Durante's daughter, is a bareback rider in a tutu who is obviously not doing her own stunts. MGM bought the rights to the musical soon after it reached the stage. . Her fourth husband was Barry Comden. by Jas1 15 May 2008, 19:09, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The official word was the friendship was platonic, but, of course, it wasn't. However, the real joys are veterans Martha Raye and Jimmy Durante, whose What elephant? line from this movie has rightly become classic: watch to find out why. London Radio Times. This failure was the only sour note during the spectacular run that Miss Day had at the box-office between 1959-66. by Kitty 15 May 2008, 05:50, Unread post . Day was allegedly beaten by her first husband, band leader Al Jordan, while pregnant with their son, Terry. Very beautiful. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The camera lingers lovingly on Doris face, which is partly shadowed by the dark. The lovers were also married at the time. Ever-earnest Stephen Boyd shows up in need of a job, and quickly gets Day's heart racing, before it's revealed he's the son of their chief rival--and what he's really after is star-attraction Jumbo the Elephant! We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Barbara Stanwyck, whose talent, blue eyes and pulsating voice made her a dominant presence during 60 years of stage, screen and television appearances, died Saturday of heart failure. in which she is dragged behind her horse. The owner, Anthony 'Pop' Wonder (Jimmy Durante), works as a clown but is a gambler addicted in dice games and usually loses the box office gambling. It's also the ideal word to describe this big-time big-top extravaganza, bursting with laughter and love, song and dance, circus stunts and star power. . It's also the ideal word to describe this big-time big-top extravaganza bursting with laughter and love song and dance circus stunts and star power.Radiant Doris Day sings beloved Rodgers and Hart tunes and does her own horseback riding tricks in a dazzle-dazzle musical based on Billy Rose's stage spectacular and featuring circus sequences directed by Busby Berkeley. They lived in the Anacostia area with their father, who was a machinist, and their mother, an elevator operator. Doris Day is deceived in the romance department once again! Day never had a lover by her side during old age, but she appreciated the efforts of her only child, a few good friends, and her dearest pets. Wills later trained as a baseball instructor and worked as a broadcast analyst for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. For 86 years, Jumbo stood in Barnum Hall and was a veritable mecca on campus. JUMBO is a very curious musical film to me for several reasons. In 1885, Jumbo the elephant billed as the biggest elephant in the world was hit by a freight train and died on the tracks in St. Thomas, Ontario. Indeed, Day would have wanted nothing to do with the chaos. Via Facebook, he claimed that he had not spent much time with his grandmother since childhood due to his fathers bitter divorce from his mother, Jacqueline Carlin, in 1997. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The play was adapted from the book written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the screenplay here is written by Sidney Sheldon. Doris Day's final musical role was in Jumbo which finally came to the screen almost 30 years after it played at the legendary Hippodrome Theater for 233 performances in 1935. The plot mainly concerns Durante's Wonder Circus and a rival company of which many of Durante's cast and crew go to the other one because of financial concerns. But the fans became the family she never really had, said DeVita. His journey to fame began in the 1950s when he became a part of "The Dodgers" team. Nice syrupy stuff if you're in the mood with some laughs along the way. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Great songs employed to only modest effect in an otherwise forgettable musical, A big-budgeted circus-locale musical with wonderful dances , hilarious shows and charming songs, Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye, and Stephen Boyd star in the wonderful Billy Rose's Jumbo, Durante and Raye are great, but everything else is atrocious, If you love Doris and you love the 1950's musicals, you will love JUMBO. But in 2013, Sydney Wood, Days former bodyguard and close confidant,told the Mail Online: Doris isnt what she used to be, and shes now confined to her house for much of her days. Doris Day's final musical role was in Jumbo which finally came to the screen almost 30 years after it played at the legendary Hippodrome Theater for 233 performances in 1935. Although she played the perfect American girl next door onscreen, she did not experience such a thrilling lifestyle in reality. Doris Day, who holds the title of the number one female box-office star, was involved in a secret interracial affair with baseball legend Maury Wills when they were both married; before her death, she denied the allegations. Mix NASA, spy and a mermaid together an you get Glass Bottom Boat. . I absolutely loved it! Print view; Search Advanced search. But, DeVita admitted, The story with the grandson is so weird . When I watch it again though.. Miss Raye duets with Doris on the lamentable Why Cant I? After Terry turned him down, Manson showed up at the producers home at 10050 Cielo Drive in Los Angeles. . Written by Colin Tinto . Days longtime pal Carol Johnson recounted a conversation with the actress about her failed romances. Bashara has said the star specified in her will that she wanted no funeral service or grave marker, and that she wanted her fortune to go to the Doris Day Animal Foundation. . Watch. And the staging of it is so perfect. [Terry] had told [Day] about Manson and about some of his scary antics, his brandishing of knives, his zombie followers and that Manson had been to the house on Cielo, and she insisted he move out, Love wrote. does anyone want to pick a movie to watch this weekend??? She was 82. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The songs, especially The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Over and Over Again and My Romance are wonderful, while the script is full of snappy lines("what elephant" is a classic and it is very easy to see why), the choreography has a lot of energy and charisma and the stunts although difficult are made to look easy, a tell-tale sign of the commitment and professionalism of those involved. Martha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed on 27 August 1916 in Butte, Montana and died after a prolonged illness in October 1994. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. What characteristics allow plants to survive in the desert? Raye and Day are especially deft. Who rode the horse for Doris Day in Calamity Jane? These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Busby Berkeley. In conclusion, a pleasure to watch and recommended for Rodgers/Hart and Doris Day fans. | Photo: Getty Images. Other than that, this tale about life in the circus may seem predictable with a paper-thin plot. According to a People magazine profile of the actresses, the two ended up living down the street from one another. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The film was Doris Days last screen musical. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. On the other hand, Boyd did come across as a believable lead circus performer. She did all her own stunts, too, which was quite a feat in what is an enormously athletic role. | Photo: Getty Images. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. As she and Sam turn and start to walk, she continues to sing as she rests her head on his shoulder. The wonderful songs of Richard Rodgers and Hart ! In his 1991 book "On The Run," Wills wrote that Day was a lovely woman with whom he was romantically involved. She had been so happy to talk to me and we were both excited for our upcoming dinner together just a week before, and this man was clearly manipulating the situation, Ryan wrote. 9/10 Bethany Cox. He reluctantly falls in love with the beautiful young co-owner, later feels guilty about his dads underhanded tactics and decides to break with the Noble plan. [2] Production was held up due to litigation. Ever resourceful, Durante attempts to shoot Raye out of a cannon, Day ends up in a puddle of mud ruining her Sunday best and Durante, trying to hide Jumbo during the takeover (Where are you going with that elephant? Durante: what elephant?). [right] | Photo: Getty Images. And you'd never figure that the great Busby Berkeley staged the musical numbers, because they sorely lack the punch of his earlier musicals. This film was a bit of a disaster at the box officeand rightfully so. Doris Day was a singer and actress most popular in the 1950s and early-1960s. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Stephen Boyd was born William (Billy) Millar 4 July 1931 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. WHAT ELEPHANT?!". Which solvent is used in preparation of Glucosazone from glucose? The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died, Johnson said. Listen especially to her solos "My Romance," "Little Girl Blue," and most impressive, a nighttime duet between Day and Martha Raye in a wagon caravan entitled "Why Can't I?" choreographer (uncredited) Charles Bidwell. by jmichael 12 May 2008, 18:46, Unread post Actress: Love Me or Leave Me. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Did Doris Day do her own stunts in Jumbo? It all works out in the end, lovers marry, scoundrels fess up and get second chances. (but it IS true! Doris Day was nominated as Best actress in a musical or comedy at the Hollywood Foreign Press Awards but lost to Rosalind Russell for Gypsy. They hit paydirt with a brand new personality, big band singer, Doris Day, after borrowed Metro star, Judy Garland could not fulfil the obligation to star in Romance on the High Seas. Market data provided by Factset. But, he added, Day invited him to dinner after Terrys death. 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