Call Me Madam (1953)

Synopsis of Call Me Madam

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, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

114 mins

Director(s):

Walter Lang, Johnny Downs

Writer(s):

Arthur Sheekman

Producer(s):

Sol C. Siegel

Categories:

Music & Performing Arts, Comedy

• 1953 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

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