Merry Andrew

Released Mar 20, 1958

1h 43m

Musical

Comedy

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250+ Ratings

When eccentric English teacher Andrew Larabee (Danny Kaye) needs a raise in order for his fiancée to marry him, his interest in archaeology leads him to an ancient statue's burial site. But when he finds a traveling circus directly above the statue's location, he accidentally becomes part of the act. With a newfound passion for performance and an attraction to the beautiful acrobat Selena (Pier Angeli), Andrew must decide what is truly important to him.

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David Vaughan

Sight & Sound

Merry Andrew (M-G-M) is the first film to be directed by Michael Kidd, and the latest vehicle for Danny Kaye. Unfortunately it is just that - another vehicle.

Mar 30, 2020

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

The new Danny Kaye comedy isn't the best he has ever done but it's a genial and funny show.

Jan 29, 2020

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Frances H

Although Danny Kaye gives his usual good performance, this flick is far from his best vehicle. The songs don't have the memorable quality of Hans Christian Anderson and the plot is too simplistic. Circuses have rightly fallen into disrepute, since they treat animals so terribly with such cruelty, and this treatment makes them into psychopaths. Plus, the acts just cheap thrills, and clowns always made me uncomfortable, and for children they can often be scary. There is something rather tawdry about a circus and they have rightly fallen by the wayside, as has this movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/28/20

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kevin w

This Danny Kaye musical has our zany comic as an unorthodox English professor (with an on again, off again posh accent) pressured by his authoritarian papa (Noel Purcell) to be more like papa wants him to be. And he's gonna do it too, until a day trip to a nearby circus (home to cloying Anna Marie Pierangeli) changes everything. Predictable? You bet. First time director Mike Kidd keeps things moving overall though, but really comes into his own with the musical numbers, particularly the showpiece "Salut!", which is the main reason to see this, notwithstanding the comedy bits meant to showcase the only-a-moment-from-being-frantic Kaye.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Late-cycle MGM musical is a typical Danny Kaye vehicle, giving him plenty of room to exhibit his shtick; Michael Kidd directed and choreographed, with lackluster results except for one nice production number ("Salute").

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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s r

I enjoyed it, but a feel good movie was long over due.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Lackluster material mars this Danny Kaye vehicle. Not even a monkey can save this one.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

kaye brings the fun too bad he never got paired with doris day the queen of fun-just too too much fun i guess.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Michael Kidd

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Danny Kaye

Andrew Larabee

Pier Angeli

Selena Gallini

Noel Purcell

Matthew Larabee

Robert Coote

Dudley Larabee

Salvatore Baccaloni

Antonio Gallini

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Synopsis

When eccentric English teacher Andrew Larabee (Danny Kaye) needs a raise in order for his fiancée to marry him, his interest in archaeology leads him to an ancient statue's burial site. But when he finds a traveling circus directly above the statue's location, he accidentally becomes part of the act. With a newfound passion for performance and an attraction to the beautiful acrobat Selena (Pier Angeli), Andrew must decide what is truly important to him.

Director: Michael Kidd
Production Co: Sol C. Siegel Productions
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 1958, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 43m

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