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's poor salesmanship. The wonderful songs of Richard Rodgers and Hart ! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. She did all her own stunts, too, which was quite a feat in what is an enormously athletic role. Especially at the very end when they sit on the edge of the wagon in the evening lamplight and slowly drive away. . Stephen Boyd's singing voice was dubbed by Los Angeles studio singer, Jimmy Joyce. 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. [left] Portrait of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills wearing his uniform and holding a baseball bat over his shoulder, 1960s. It was all the more damning because Ryan whose father was Days son, Terry, who died in 2004 had never publicly spoken about the actress, known for such movie classics as Pillow Talk and That Touch of Mink.. by Jas1 15 May 2008, 19:09, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I absolutely love My Romance - it is just soooo romantic and Stephen Boyd is pretty kool! Just clear tips and lifehacks for every day. Barnum was an early trustee and benefactor of Tufts and he donated the stuffed hide of Jumbo to the university. When I watch it again though.. 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Nice syrupy stuff if you're in the mood with some laughs along the way. I love the music, the romantic colourful feel of the movie, the great circus acts and most of all Doris herself because I think she is more beautiful in this than in any other of her movies. Then a guard stops them, yelling, "Where are you going with that elephant?!" 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. They stop and she finishes the song just in time to kiss her lover passionately. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. That was a huge loss for her., The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died. Sold by: TheDyeDeals Billy Rose's Jumbo Doris Day (Actor), Jimmy Durante (Actor), Charles Walters (Director) Rated: G Format: DVD 573 ratings IMDb 6.1/10.0 $2475 Prime Video $2.99 $9.99 DVD $24.75 Multi-Format $16.29 VHS Tape from $3.99 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD October 22, 2014 1 $9.99 $8.25 $8.00 DVD Billy Rose's Jumbo is based on a play of the same name produced by Billy Rose. But, he added, Day invited him to dinner after Terrys death. What do scientists find out when they look at fossils? Did Doris Day do her own stunts in Jumbo? 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. She loved her career, worked with class, elegance and was grounded in acting, music, and dance. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Nov 7, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Sylvia Potter. She was manipulated all her life, usually by her husbands, said DeVita. 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. Her fourth husband was Barry Comden. When he arrived, Bashara blocked him from seeing her. Doris Day was an actress responsible for putting smiles on the faces of many. by jmichael 12 May 2008, 18:46, Unread post If you've never seen a circus you could watch this and be satisfied that you spent an evening under the big top. Jimmy Durante was born James Francis Durante on 10 February 1893 in New York. 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? 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.) Busby Berkeley. She was 74. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. (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.. Market data provided by Factset. . 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. | Photo: Getty Images. Seven months later, on Aug. 9, 1969, several Manson family members murdered Sharon Tate and four other victims at Melchers former home. The energy and colour as well as the songs and performances make up for that in a huge way though. based on the musical play produced by, at the New York Hippodrome / stage producer. In one sequence . But to be honest, the movie left this viewer somewhat cold. 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. John Noble (Dean Jagger), who owns a famous Noble Circus, wants to buy Jumbo and The Wonder Circus, but Pop refuses his offers. Daysdeath on May 13has opened a rift between family and friends who accuse one another of mistreating the star. The Wonder Circus comes to a town in the Midwest with its featured attraction, Jumbo the elephant. Id rather be the pillar that holds up the star than the star himself. stephenboydblog.com. But she spent her final days being manipulated by those around her, sources who were close to the legend allege. "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. You can sometimes get a glimpse of wires helping her fly through the air, but other times its just her own skill and strength, and that of the other dancers, that keep her from hitting the ground. The casting of Stephen Boyd as the male lead is more questionable. Day tested and was then cast in the lead role and the rest, as they say, is history. 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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 Warner Brothers was not far behind, but clearly MGM was the studio that was known for having the highest production values and the greatest musical stars, from Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly to Fred Astaire, Howard Keel, Ann Miller and Jane Powell. 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. [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. 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?" But she spent her final days being manipulated by those around her, sources who were close to the legend allege.. He added: Any and all communication was cut off from that point on . ", http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xVUkRIbzf0. After that, Day turned to her fans and people who worked for her. Other than that, this tale about life in the circus may seem predictable with a paper-thin plot. They lived in the Anacostia area with their father, who was a machinist, and their mother, an elevator operator. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. (Associated Press), One former employee told The Post, Doris spent most of her last 10 years in her bedroom or the kitchen. Jimmy Durante is absolutely brilliant as a clown on the ladder, I just so enjoy watching him in that segment - I think he is a hoot! . 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! In 1962, Doris Day was the top box office star (male or female) in the world. But I dont want her to be remembered for these tragedies.. First unread post 154 posts Page 2 of 7. Im a character actor. But, DeVita admitted, The story with the grandson is so weird . by John M 12 May 2008, 17:21, Unread post 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. Did Doris Day actually ride horses in Calamity Jane? She was crazy about his team and often attended his games, but for Day, that was it. Written by Colin Tinto . 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. His daughter, Kitty Wonder, hires a newcomer, Sam Rawlins, as both a performer and tent hand. 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. Good-looking hokum, if your tastes run to squeaky-clean backlot romps. 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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 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. ). That was a huge loss for her.. Advertisement. Although she had stopped making movies, the actress was forced to make The Doris Day Show, on CBS, to pay off her debts. He has been deceiving the clairvoyant Lulu (Martha Raye) for many years promising to marry her. Heonce said: They tried to make me a star, a leading man. Ms. Day and Ms. Raye also had a nice duet on "Why Can't I?" You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. She [originally] thought being married was the way to live, but said it was so confined.. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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 Rodgers & Hart tunes included the now-iconic "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" first sung by the person who dubbed Boyd to Ms. Day before Durante sung his verison to Ms. Raye of which the latter version was the most touching even with the kind of voice Durante had! 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Mary Anne Barothy was Doris Day's personal secretary for four years in the 1970s. There is the ner' do well Jimmy Durante who blows the circus revenues on crooked crap games causing Day to pull out the storms to keep the motley assembly together, with bill collectors in chase. I LOVED it!!! Print view; Search Advanced search. During the 1930s and 1940s, MGMs output of musicals was vast. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. What is causing the plague in Thebes and how can it be fixed? We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. . Publication of her autobiography, Doris Day - Her Own Story, in 1976 was a surprisingly honest account, as related to A. E. Hotchner. Market data provided by Factset. 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 . The MGM musical circus had left Culver City a few years earlier by the time the studio decided to film this 1930s stage extravaganza. Doris really wanted to reconnect.. In 1950 it was announced Arthur Freed would produce and Howard Keel and Jimmy Durante would star. Do you need underlay for laminate flooring on concrete? Mike DeVita, former employee of Doris Day's animal-rescue foundation, Carol Johnson, longtime friend of Doris Day, The Idol stars The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp defend upcoming show after 'torture porn,' on-set toxicity claims, Ali Wong says she's 'best friends' with her ex-husband: 'It's an unconventional divorce', 'Champions' star Woody Harrelson: SNL monologue controversy caps storied personal journey, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry suffered Hollywood 'miscalculation' with explosive tell-alls: experts, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released. But thankfully, he was able to undergo therapy successfully. Portrait of Doris Day circa 1965 | Photo: Getty Images. 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. Heartbroken and defeated, Kitty, her father and his fiance, Lulu, decide to rebuild the business from the ground level starting with two sticks and a blanket which is equivalent to dancing for pennies on a street corner. 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. 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. Mix NASA, spy and a mermaid together an you get Glass Bottom Boat. And the staging of it is so perfect. He was a good looking hunk, but no singer and had no special charisma to match that of Doris. In the 1950s and 60s,Doris Daywas Americas box-office sweetheart. . I agree with Miss Maxwell. 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. Doris sings with moving conviction and ends the song fighting back her tears. Pinterest. He's also engaged to the sad -eyed spinster and fortune teller, Lulu (Martha Raye). . With Day, Durante and Raye, one would expect some comedy and slapstick. It was the last film producer Joe Pasternak made at MGM.[1]. Doris Day manages a struggling traveling circus in the early 1900s, while pop Jimmy Durante gambles away their earnings and show-performer Martha Raye halfheartedly attempts to get Durante down the aisle. 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