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Merry Andrew

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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 03/30/2020
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. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 01/29/2020
The new Danny Kaye comedy isn't the best he has ever done but it's a genial and funny show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frances H 11/28/2020 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. See more 02/25/2018 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"). See more s r @ScottR 09/23/2017 I enjoyed it, but a feel good movie was long over due. See more 11/26/2012 Lackluster material mars this Danny Kaye vehicle. Not even a monkey can save this one. See more 06/24/2012 kaye brings the fun too bad he never got paired with doris day the queen of fun-just too too much fun i guess. See more 11/20/2009 Love this movie!!! Danny Kaye on his best performance See more Read all reviews
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Michael Kidd

Director

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
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Screenwriter
Isobel Lennart, I.A.L. Diamond
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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