Annie Get Your Gun

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Annie Get Your Gun

Released May 17, 1950

1h 47m

Musical

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The musical tale of Annie Oakley (Betty Hutton) moves from stage to screen in this rollicking film adaptation. Renowned in the Wild West as a sharpshooter, Annie meets her match, both romantically and professionally, in the form of fellow ace gunslinger Frank Butler (Howard Keel). While Annie and Frank are performing as part of the famous traveling show headlined by the legendary Buffalo Bill (Louis Calhern), the two compete and flirt, with plenty of ups and downs along the way.

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Elliott Stein

Village Voice

Stalwart baritone Howard Keel makes an impressive Hollywood debut as Hutton's leading man.

Apr 13, 2004

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Dennis Schwartz

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A loud and gaudy production of a hit play turned into a hit movie.

Rated: B

Mar 8, 2012

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Emanuel Levy

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In this fun musical, Betty Hutton gives perhaps an overenergetic peformance in a part that was intended for Judy Garland before she was fired.

Rated: B

Jun 27, 2011

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Scott G. Mignola

Common Sense Media

A rootin' tootin' good time.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 2, 2011

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Steve Crum

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Colorful, tuneful, brassy musical version of Berlin's hit Broadway show.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 23, 2008

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Betsy Bozdech

DVDJournal.com

A word of warning to those obsessed with political correctness: Annie Get Your Gun is not for you.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 21, 2006

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David K

Great music. Over-the-top performances...but, they work.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Joel H

I watched Calamity Jane shortly before seeing Annie Get Your Gun, so it's very difficult not to compare the two. After all, they're both about rootin' tootin' gunfighting gals from the old west who have a thing for a man played by Howard Keel. However, while Doris Day's Jane feels like a corny caricature, Betty Hutton's Annie is charmingly goofy. I also felt like the songs were stronger in this musical. The story starts off well enough, but the film kind of loses its way in the middle. Nevertheless, Annie Get Your Gun manages to hit the target in the end, and I can see why it's considered a classic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/23

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Audience Member

Just seeing it now. Fantastic! Great story, direction, music and cast, especially Betty Hutton . Gives it her all. Wonderful for many reasons imo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/22

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Audience Member

racist and misogynistic

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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steve d

A great musical (besides the terrible, sexist ending fixed in modern productions) destroyed by Hutton's ridiculous over the top and annoying performance.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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With big shoes to fill, following in the steps of Ethel Merman and Judy Garland, could little Betty Hutton be up to the role? You bet! Ms. Hutton pulls out all the stops and gives this role her heart and soul! Believable as uneducated hillbilly Annie Oakley, she morphs into a Bronco busting sharp shooter who travels with the Buffalo Bill Show! The love story between her and Butler, who Annie eventually marries, is central to the story as well. While the portrayal of Native Americans is rife with stereotype (hey it's the early 50s!) her love for her adopted Native American father is evident. This is a great musical with songs and lyrics by Irving Berlin! Check it out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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The musical tale of Annie Oakley (Betty Hutton) moves from stage to screen in this rollicking film adaptation. Renowned in the Wild West as a sharpshooter, Annie meets her match, both romantically and professionally, in the form of fellow ace gunslinger Frank Butler (Howard Keel). While Annie and Frank are performing as part of the famous traveling show headlined by the legendary Buffalo Bill (Louis Calhern), the two compete and flirt, with plenty of ups and downs along the way.

Director: George Sidney, Busby Berkeley
Producer: Arthur Freed
Screenwriter: Sidney Sheldon
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 17, 1950, Original
Release Date (DVD): Jul 3, 2001
Runtime: 1h 47m

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