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Kiss Me Kate (1953)

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Overview

Director:
George Sidney
Writers:
Dorothy Kingsley (screenplay)
Sam Spewack (play) ...
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Release Date:
26 November 1953 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
THE FAMED STAGE HIT...NOW A BIG COLORFUL MUSICAL! more
Plot:
Fred and Lilly are a divorced pair of actors who are brought together by Cole Porter who has written a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Musical Star Howard Keel Dies at 85 (From WENN. 8 November 2004)
Dancer Ann Miller Dies at 81 (From IMDb News. 22 January 2004)
User Comments:
If you are a dance fan more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
Kathryn Grayson ... Lilli Vanessi 'Katherine'

Howard Keel ... Fred Graham 'Petruchio'

Ann Miller ... Lois Lane 'Bianca'
Keenan Wynn ... Lippy
Bobby Van ... 'Gremio'
Tommy Rall ... Bill Calhoun 'Lucentio'
James Whitmore ... Slug
Kurt Kasznar ... 'Baptista'
Bob Fosse ... 'Hortensio'
Ron Randell ... Cole Porter
Willard Parker ... Tex Callaway
Dave O'Brien ... Ralph
Claud Allister ... Paul
Ann Codee ... Suzanne
Carol Haney ... Specialty Dancer
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Additional Details

Runtime:
109 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Anscocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.75 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono | Stereo (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | Canada:G (video rating) | Australia:G | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (PCA #16600)
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Trivia:
Originally filmed in 3D which is why the actors often throw things (including themselves) at the audience. more
Quotes:
Bianca: I'm a maid who wouldst marry.
Hortensio: Any Tom?
Lucentio: Dick?
Gremio: Or Harry?
Bianca: Any Harry, Tom, or Dick!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Broadway: The American Musical" (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Why Can't You Behave more

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11 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
If you are a dance fan, 1 July 2004
10/10
Author: jshaffer-1 from United States

This is my favorite musical, not for the dancing alone, but it is the best. The dancers, not just Ann Miller and Rall, but Bob Fosse, Bobby Van, and Carol Haney!! What more could any dance fan want? There is always something new to see, no matter how many times you have watched it. The lyrics are magnificent, tricky and intriguing. When Howard Keel, dressed in those gorgeous tights, sings about all the women he has known, he's a knockout. Grayson is not my favorite actress, but she can sing, and she and Keel make a wonderful pair. I will admit that the music is great, but folks, catch the dancing!! The final dance number with the six dancers is superb, but how can you watch all six at once? You have to watch it several times, particularly the pair of Carol Haney and Bob Fosse.

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