The Pajama Game

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The Pajama Game

Released Aug 29, 1957

1h 41m

Musical

Romance

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The boss of an Iowa pajama factory hires superintendent Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) to help oppose the workers' demand for a seven-and-a-half-cent raise. Sid's handsome, affable presence stirs the jealousy of foreman Vernon Hines, who is dating bookkeeper Gladys Hotchkiss (Carol Haney), and attracts worker "Babe" Williams (Doris Day), a strong advocate for the pay increase. Despite liking Babe, Sid resists the workers' sabotage attempt and must decide whether to fire activist Babe.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

One of the greatest musicals ever.

Aug 9, 2021

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

This is a delicious, bright and cheerful film.

Nov 24, 2014

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

As the two leads' flowering romance begins to grow further apart, the strain is conveyed through the mechanized perfectionism of the choreography.

Rated: 3/4

May 4, 2005

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Jean-Luc Godard

Cahiers du Cinéma

Stanley Donen is surely the master (major or minor) of the musical? The Pajama Game exists to prove it.

Sep 1, 2021

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

[A] frequently-charming musical about a corporate manager.

Feb 12, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A major problem with the picture is that all the performers who were apparently so wonderful on stage don't tone down the theatricality one iota for the big screen, resulting in plenty of unchecked and overbearing shrieking.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 29, 2021

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Rare T

Funny jokes, good story (or idea thereof), catchy numbers, convincing and humorous acting, great cinematography… Just what you’d expect from a movie carrying the names of Doris Day, George Abbott, Stanley Donen, Bob Fosse…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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Alec B

Utterly delightful and Fosse's choreography adds just the right amount of weirdness to the songs. Having most of the original Broadway cast (and adding Doris Day!) was truly wonderful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/24

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Audience Member

Enjoyable musical overall with many numbers to sing along with and a great cast too.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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s r

It almost was good despite its silliness and union stances. I saw it for it's good reviews, but it was a silly and fun musical. It took an odd turn with the union takes on things. There were some memorable scenes and musical numbers, but overall it was just silly. It was on amazon.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Utterly delightful and Fosse's choreography adds just the right amount of weirdness to the songs. Having most of the original Broadway cast (and adding Doris Day!) was truly wonderful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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joe s

The film has a really stupid plot, ugly set, and uninteresting choreography. It has some good songs (and some bad ones). Doris Day brays her songs at top nasal volume as though she was on a stage. BORING! I cut it off before the end.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Synopsis

The boss of an Iowa pajama factory hires superintendent Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) to help oppose the workers' demand for a seven-and-a-half-cent raise. Sid's handsome, affable presence stirs the jealousy of foreman Vernon Hines, who is dating bookkeeper Gladys Hotchkiss (Carol Haney), and attracts worker "Babe" Williams (Doris Day), a strong advocate for the pay increase. Despite liking Babe, Sid resists the workers' sabotage attempt and must decide whether to fire activist Babe.

Director: George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Producer: George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Screenwriter: George Abbott, Richard Bissell
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Reel Media International [us], Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers
Genre: Musical, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 1957, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 4, 2017
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Mono

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