Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. by Jas1 15 May 2008, 19:09, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. [left] Portrait of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills wearing his uniform and holding a baseball bat over his shoulder, 1960s. In the 1950s and '60s, Doris Day was America's box-office sweetheart. Jumbo is a mighty talented elephant. Legal Statement. Sam, however, has fallen in love with Kitty and has a guilty conscience about what he has done. Circus showman P.T. Noble (Dean Jaggar) is successful in his efforts and the Wonder Circus is shut down with all of its assets, including its star attraction, the incredible elephant, Jumbo, confiscated. The energy and colour as well as the songs and performances make up for that in a huge way though. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Just clear tips and lifehacks for every day, They grew up and hit Hollywood on horseback, doubling for stars such as Betty Hutton in Perils of Pauline, Barbara Stanwyck in Maverick Queen, Doris Day in Calamity Jane and Gail Davis in Annie Oakley. . Doris Day. He was a good looking hunk, but no singer and had no special charisma to match that of Doris. Her portrayal just didn't ring true. 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. In the 1950s and 60s,Doris Daywas Americas box-office sweetheart. Not until 1948 did Warner Brothers produce a star on par with the MGM superstars. In his 1991 book "On The Run," Wills wrote that Day was a lovely woman with whom he was romantically involved. These accusations were denied by Days rep. Close friends of the star paint a lonely picture of her last days. Three-ring pandemonium breaks out when a handsome rival (Stephen Boyd) infiltrates the circus and father daughter and Dad's wisecracking fianc e (Martha Raye) are suddenly at risk of losing the greatest show on earth. MGM bought the rights to the musical soon after it reached the stage. The preceding overture should have been deleted, as it was not memorable and was overlong. Clearly made on the MGM back-lot with some obvious budget constraints, JUMBO is still delivered with the MGM polish for screen spectacle and a hankering to 'really entertain the audience'. 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?). I love this film. 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. For nearly two years she lived in the star's home. Jimmy Durante owns the little circus with the big elephant in Billy Roses Jumbo (1962). Stephen Boyd was born William (Billy) Millar 4 July 1931 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Day and Durante never disappoint and turn in their usual fine performances. She was looking for the father she never had with her husbands and even Bob.. 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). 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. I have never been able to understand why it didn't do well at the box office because I really think it is a lovely movie and it seems that Doris likes it too with good cause. 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 What characteristics allow plants to survive in the desert? Doris Day was one of the most popular and yet one of the most underrated movie stars of her generation. For starters, the title is kind of odd, seeing how the elephant Jumbo only makes sporadic and brief appearances throughout the movie. 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. With Day, Durante and Raye, one would expect some comedy and slapstick. Sam splits from his father and rejoins the Wonders, bringing with him an old friend of theirs, Jumbo. This film seems to fit in with the musicals of the 40's and 50's, after the war America was euphoric to have our boys home but by the 1960's we began to see message musicals like West Side Story dealing with problems below the surface. Doris Day, as Durante's daughter, is a bareback rider in a tutu who is obviously not doing her own stunts. Jumbo steals all the scenes he appears in too. . The gorgeous actress gained due recognition from the movie industry, racking in awards and nominations. He has been deceiving the clairvoyant Lulu (Martha Raye) for many years promising to marry her. "I loved portraying Calamity Jane, who was a rambunctious, pistol-packing prairie girl (I lowered my voice and stuck . Pop Wonder owns the circus, but his continued gambling losses in crap games leaves him (and the circus) with an ever-growing number of IOUs. It all works out in the end, lovers marry, scoundrels fess up and get second chances. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. While the cast is bright and likable, and the movie boasts some pretty good production values and circus acts, these things don't raise the movie much from the level of being instantly forgettable. Her fourth husband was Barry Comden. In the mid-seventies, towards the end of his life, he was quoted as saying: I am sick and tired of acting. "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. However, their relationship was plagued with physical violence, and Jorden was a philanderer. My favortie movie is Pillow Talk but this will have to be my second favorite. JUMBO is a very curious musical film to me for several reasons. Jumbo (about December 25, 1860 September 15, 1885), also known as Jumbo the Elephant and Jumbo the Circus Elephant, was a 19th-century male African bush elephant born in Sudan. Doris Day at a press conference at the dog friendly hotel she owns in Carmel, California July 16, 1985. Rather like his Pop Wonder role in Jumbo he married his second wife, Marjorie Little after a 16-year courtship when she was 39 and he was 67. I will admit that there seems to be an audience for this musical, based on the fact that it managed to get a release on the Blu-ray format. 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. A wonderfully warm-hearted MGM musical about circus rivalries, based on showman Billy Roses Broadway extravaganza that actually featured an elephant on stage. His singing and acting were sometimes understated, but I didn't find this annoying in most scenes. Years later, after playing Ruth Etting in MGMs spectacular Love Me or Leave Me in 1955, Doris returned to the lot to make Julie in 1956, The Tunnel of Love in 1958 and Please Dont Eat the Daisies in 1960. As big as it could be JUMBO is solid family entertainment. He was a producer and managed her career for years, signing deals and giving advice that eventually plunged her into a life of debt, depression, and anxiety. by BabeWilliams 12 May 2008, 13:30, Unread post It's also the ideal word to describe this big-time, big-top extravaganza bursting with laughter and love, sang and dance, circus stunts and star power. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 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. For two horses, this amount would be doubled; 214 small squarebales or 12 roundbales. People think, because of Doris movies, she was always happy-go-lucky, said DeVita. During his glory years, he was involved with drugs, addicted to alcohol, and lived a life he later regretted. In 1950 it was announced Arthur Freed would produce and Howard Keel and Jimmy Durante would star. Durante's reply, "What elephant? Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. True to the films title, Stanwycks Vance Jeffords is an avenging woman in The Furies, set in the New Mexico Territory during the 1870s. All of the circus acts were wonderful but I wish I knew which was Doris and which was not. An adaptation of the stage musical Jumbo produced by Billy Rose, the film was directed by Charles Walters, written by Sidney Sheldon, and featured Busby Berkeley's choreography. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. She also had a huge fanbase and enjoyed a successful career. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Weidler shared similar traits with husband number one; he was a chronic cheater who lacked self-confidence. Doris Day smiling as she signs her name in cement by her handprints, in Hollywood, Calif., Jan. 19, 1961. your own Pins on Pinterest. The lovers were also married at the time. Doris Day and her producer husband Martin Melcher tried to bring back the classic MGM musical with Billy Rose's Jumbo, a lavish 1962 adaptation of the legendary Broadway spectacle.If they didn't re-create the glorious box-office results of the past, it certainly wasn't for lack of trying -- or achievement. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Nice syrupy stuff if you're in the mood with some laughs along the way. Did Doris Day do her own stunts in Calamity Jane? Noble has been quietly buying up the IOUs with Sam's help and abruptly takes control of the family's business, leaving the Wonders without a show. He opined that they met at Dodgers stadium; the actress was a huge fan of his team. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Doris Day, seenJan. 28, 1989, in Los Angeles, died May 13, 2019, at age 97. It was one of the first musical films I ever saw. She did all her own stunts, too, which was quite a feat in what is an enormously athletic role. Charles Walters directed the picture with Joe Pasternak and Martin Melcher producing. Billy Rose's Jumbo is solidly directed with a relatively light touch. (Her mettle extended beyond the characters she played: Stanwyck, forty-nine at the time, did all her own stunts for Forty Guns, including being dragged by a horse in a windstorm.) Mary Anne Barothy was Doris Day's personal secretary for four years in the 1970s. But, he added, Day invited him to dinner after Terrys death. She trusted animals more than she did humans. by BabeWilliams 12 May 2008, 17:30, Unread post does anyone want to pick a movie to watch this weekend??? by miss maxwell 13 May 2008, 03:06, Unread post His achievements earned him awards and mentions, including being inducted into the Washington, D.C. Sports Hall of Fame. 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. by Kitty 15 May 2008, 05:50, Unread post Stephen Boyd visits Doris Day on the set of Do Not Disturb. A short time after these two parted, the "Lover Come Back" star became a wife again to George Weidler. And I love "Why Can't I?" She admired trombonist Al Jorden who was more than five years her senior. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Doris looked great and i really liked the long hair it was a change , she never looked prettier than in Jumbo i think. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Though many of the characters really did exist like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Trixie, Whitney Ellsworth, and Alma Garret were all fictional, but were inspired by people of the time. She would only want to talk about [her] dogs or hear about what fan mail she had.. by BabeWilliams 15 May 2008, 08:26, Unread post 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. Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl's Sentimental Journey to Doris Day's Hollywood and Beyond (Hawthorne Publishing) is a positive, interesting memoir that contains many anecdotes about the star, celebrities she knew and events in her career. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Radiant Doris Day sings beloved Rodgers and Hart tunes and does her own horseback riding tricks in a razzle-dazzle musical based on Billy Rose's stage spectacular and featuring circus sequences . Of course, Jimmy Durante and Martha Raye were veteran entertainers of the vaudeville style. Wills was of African-American descent, and having a white lover was controversial to their careers. The tale of Tufts official mascot, Jumbo the elephant, dates back to 1885. Their marriage lasted for five years. Jumbo is a wonderful film, artistically and technically. Legal Statement. That was a huge loss for her.. Jimmy Durante owns the little circus with the big elephant in Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962). These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. I thought when they were lifted off the ground by there mouth was neat and the horse rider for (this can't be love) was amazing i wish i could do that on my horse!! or redistributed. 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. . Secondly, it is based on a musical by Rogers and Hart that was made in the middle of the 1930s, starring Jimmy Durante. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Ms. Day, already a top box office star due to her romantic comedies with Rock Hudson, is gorgeous in the film and her voice can only be described as velvety. She had a lot of tragedy.. Jimmy Durante was born James Francis Durante on 10 February 1893 in New York. Populated with many real circus headliners, its musical portions are quite stylish and joyful- especially "Circus On Parade," the equestrian-flavored "This Can't Be Love," and the gorgeous opening number "Over and Over Again-" which shows off 2nd unit man Busby Berkely's visual flourish. From 1962 comes another circus picture, with its share of bad dudes, amazing costuming, and a disaster of two. If you've never seen a circus you could watch this and be satisfied that you spent an evening under the big top. It is believed that the story of Dumbo is loosely based on the real life elephant Jumbo, a male African Bush elephant born in Sudan in 1860. | Photo: Getty Images. The title character, a prancing pachyderm, does not seem interested at all in its performance. This is such a joyous, rambunctious movie that you cannot help but love everything about it. Throughout the film looks beautiful with lots of colour. Who did Doris Day stunts in Calamity Jane? The official word was the friendship was platonic, but, of course, it wasn't. 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. How much Hay does a horse eat in a month? Having previously watched and enjoyed this movie on VHS tape during the '90s, I just watched this again with Mom on DVD. Day never lived a happily-ever-after life with her prince charming not for long. 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. The latter is a dramatic presentation performed among the deserted tents after the loss of the circus and the beloved, Jumbo. The special effects in some high-wire scenes are very clever and the tightrope act supposedly with Jummy Durante is perfectly achieved. American actress and singer Doris Day, circa 1945. 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. But her house is full of different people now. They receive an unexpected visit from Sam who miraculously produces Jumbo and together, the four performers, with renewed confidence and ambition, roll up their sleeves and embark on a new journey. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Discover (and save!) Martha Raye received a well-deserved Womens International Centre (WIC) Living Legacy Award. . Well, Im not a star even though they thought I looked like one. Busby Berkeley. 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. This had a profound effect on her, said DeVita. Perhaps, as some reviewers have suggested, their comedic talents were underutilized. The young man developed a love for baseball at a young age and was unrelenting in his pursuit to achieve greatness through his skills an assignment that was completed before his career declined. Portrait of Doris Day circa 1965 | Photo: Getty Images. His first wife Jeanne died in 1943. by John M 12 May 2008, 17:21, Unread post I find the present film more enjoyable, with its intertwining of music, comedy, drama and romance. They lived in the Anacostia area with their father, who was a machinist, and their mother, an elevator operator. In the 1960s, Doris Day mainly concentrated on her series of popular bedroom comedies; this effort (her last musical) broke up her routine and she's delightful as always. When he arrived, Bashara blocked him from seeing her. Now I feel that whatever talent I may have had is gone. John Noble (Dean Jagger), who owns a famous Noble Circus, wants to buy Jumbo and The Wonder Circus, but Pop refuses his offers. 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But she spent her final days being manipulated by those around her, sources who were close to the legend allege.. Jump for Joy it's Jumbo! Doris's Jane is played very broad, in a Deadwood plainly located in the gentle, folded hills of California, in a town where Hickok is a bit of a dandy with a singing voice just like that of Howard . by miss maxwell 12 May 2008, 13:09, Unread post 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. Nov 7, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Sylvia Potter. Doris has a great scene in a pool hall during a crap game when she tries to win back the circus payroll her father has gambled away. 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. JUMBO might be silly (actually very deliberately silly, therein much of the enjoyment) but it is genuinely beautiful to look at and easy to enjoy. It was the last film producer Joe Pasternak made at MGM.[1]. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. to foreclosing , as a spy goes undercover into the bankrupted circus to attempt to take it . How much hay is wasted when not using a feeder? It was pretty enjoyable, but with a certain lack of depth or character. 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. A soundtrack album Billy Rose's Jumbo of the film was issued by Columbia Records in 1962. Barnum The Greatest Showman on Earth How the emperor of hoopla got his start at scamming PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM was a salesman and a showman, a hustler and a huckster. Jimmy Durante is hilarious and has a lot of effortless charm, and Martha Raye matches him every step of the way. | Photo: Getty Images. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. There's also a funny clown sequence by all four near the end. But thankfully, he was able to undergo therapy successfully. [2] Production was held up due to litigation. Radiant Doris Day sings beloved Rodgers and Hart tunes and does her own horseback tricks in a razzle-dazzle musical based on Bill Rose's stage spectacular . He died in January 1980 in Santa Monica, California. Did Doris Day do her own stunts in jumbo? Advertisement. Doris Day: Her Own Story and Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door explore the inner depths of the eternally approachable starincluding her exploitative marriages, her. Do you need underlay for laminate flooring on concrete? Too bad the scenarists skimp on any colorful glimpses of the eccentric carny lifestyle (what drives these people so hard anyway?). Terry passed away from cancer in 2004, at the age of 62. As for the songs, while they are not awful, they are not very memorable (though the song "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" has its moments.) (Associated Press), One former employee told The Post, Doris spent most of her last 10 years in her bedroom or the kitchen. 'She was the world's sweetheart': Doris Day mourned by celebrities following her death Her long-lasting friendship with a closeted Rock Hudson, particularly in the '80s while he grappled. She said in her biography that. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This is a wonderfully entertaining film. Rumors had it that the "Pillow Talk" alum was involved with a prominent baseball player called Maury Wills. This would equal 107 fifty pound small squarebales or six 900 pound roundbales during this time. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. He's also engaged to the sad -eyed spinster and fortune teller, Lulu (Martha Raye). She found him interesting because he looked like a former flame and co-star whom she had loved. Doris Day sings the standards very well, and - stealing the film - Jimmy Durante (who gives a glorious rendition of "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World") and Martha Raye are memorable in support. Billy Rose's Jumbo is based on a play of the same name produced by Billy Rose. But to be honest, the movie left this viewer somewhat cold. 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. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Stephan Boyd is oddly the pick to be her love interest. I worry they are not looking after her well enough.. "I wouldn't bring up Paris if I were you. Was Barbara Stanwyck friends with Linda Evans? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. On April 2, 2007, Robert Osborne of TCM, introducing the MGM film Fearless Fagan (1952) directed by Stanley Donen, said that Donen was due to direct Jumbo right after Singin' in the Rain in 1952. The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died, Johnson said. During their romance, the baseball champion was ordered not to reveal anything about their relationship and end things with his mistress because it could jeopardize his team's ratings. Jimmy Durante owns the little circus with the big elephant in Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962). ), Billy Rose's Jumbo may have a few slow parts and Stephen Boyd's wooden performance as said already. For 86 years, Jumbo stood in Barnum Hall and was a veritable mecca on campus. by Debbi Austen 13 May 2008, 16:23, Unread post She is terrific as always, he's a damn good singer, and of course with Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye and an elephant how could it fail? Mix NASA, spy and a mermaid together an you get Glass Bottom Boat. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Today. But, DeVita admitted, The story with the grandson is so weird . Day tested and was then cast in the lead role and the rest, as they say, is history. All rights reserved. Doris Day and Rock Hudson in "Pillow Talk." Jumbo and his trainer Matthew Scott, 1885. I suppose it was shown because it deals with a circus theme. My Romance is just sublime. The film was Doris Day's last screen musical. Indeed, Day would have wanted nothing to do with the chaos. According to a People magazine profile of the actresses, the two ended up living down the street from one another. Which solvent is used in preparation of Glucosazone from glucose? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 4 Did Doris Day do her own stunts in Jumbo? The title character, a prancing pachyderm, does not seem interested at all in its performance. 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! Jumbo is a mighty talented elephant. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". A pleasantly fun musical , Doris Day's last , dealing with a debt-ridden circus that travels throughout the country showing its colorful spectacle . Just clear tips and lifehacks for every day. Linda Evans lived a block from Barbara Stanwyck and called her Mom. On set, Stanwyck and Evans had a mentor-apprentice relationship that grew into something closer to familial. IMDB, Doris Day Films @ Amazon USA Doris Day Films @ Amazon UK, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Unlikely co-star Stephen Boyd, still hot from Ben-Hur, also acquits himself surprisingly well, but then he does get to sing a lilting The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. When feeding large roundbales, not using a feeder resulted in 57% hay waste compared to 5 to 33% hay waste when a feeder was used. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Both play and film feature Durante leading a live elephant and being stopped by a police officer, who asks him, "What are you doing with that elephant?" There are good comic parts in the film, but sadly not enough. That's what makes this film so good. . Search; Calamity Jane. He added: Any and all communication was cut off from that point on . You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. by BabeWilliams 13 May 2008, 18:18, Unread post | Photo: Getty Images. Most of the other songs aren't as memorable, but they are still above average. Martha Raye, who plays Lulu, is quite a lulu as she strives to get Durante to end their 14 year engagement and finally get married. (1968), Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door by David Kaufman. I agree with Miss Maxwell. Doris Day signing her name in cement on Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, on January 19, 1961 | Photo: Getty Images. 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