The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died, Johnson said. Sam splits from his father and rejoins the Wonders, bringing with him an old friend of theirs, Jumbo. Portions of the film are directed too slowly and leading man Stephen Boyd is wooden (I would have preferred Harve Presnell or even Howard Keel), but circus owner Jimmy Durante is marvelous in every scene he's in- especially where he's trying to hide an elephant!! Three ring pandemonium breaks out when a handsome rival (Stephen Boyd) infiltrates the circus, and father, daughter and wise cracking fiancee (Martha Raye) are suddenly at risk of losing the entire circus. 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. The camera lingers lovingly on Doris face, which is partly shadowed by the dark. your own Pins on Pinterest. 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.) Doris Day and Rock Hudson in "Pillow Talk." She starred in a television sitcom called 'The Doris Day Show' from 1968-1973. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". by daybyday08 12 May 2008, 16:05, Unread post But the fans became the family she never really had, said DeVita. to foreclosing , as a spy goes undercover into the bankrupted circus to attempt to take it . 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. I wish that Doris would have had long hair for real she looks so beautiful with her long hair "My Romance" is a classic romantic ballad and Doris does it full justice. Who rode the horse for Doris Day in Calamity Jane? Raye and Day are especially deft. That was a huge loss for her., The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died. When he arrived, Bashara blocked him from seeing her. It all works out in the end, lovers marry, scoundrels fess up and get second chances. With Doris Day singing "Little Girl Blue" and "My Romance" as highlights, this pleasing musical should keep the viewer out of trouble for well over two hours and in the world of the greatest show on earth. Jumbo is a mighty talented elephant. Did Doris Day do all the horse riding in Calamity Jane? All of the circus acts were wonderful but I wish I knew which was Doris and which was not. Did Doris Day sing in Calamity Jane? She barely used the rest of the house . (Getty Images). The star married one more time, in 1976, to maitre d Barry Comden. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. She had two brothers, Richard, who died before she was born and Paul, a few years older. He reluctantly falls in love with the beautiful young co-owner, later feels guilty about his dads underhanded tactics and decides to break with the Noble plan. In 1950 it was announced Arthur Freed would produce and Howard Keel and Jimmy Durante would star. It wasn't until a few days before her birthday in 2017 that her official birth certificate was found revealing the star was turning 95 not 93 as she thought. 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? Doris Day and Terry Melcher in the 1970s | Photo: Getty Images. True to the films title, Stanwycks Vance Jeffords is an avenging woman in The Furies, set in the New Mexico Territory during the 1870s. He was a producer and managed her career for years, signing deals and giving advice that eventually plunged her into a life of debt, depression, and anxiety. All rights reserved. or redistributed. 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! Meanwhile Lola, a tumbler, wants to get in on the act. Martha Raye, who plays Lulu, is quite a lulu as she strives to get Durante to end their 14 year engagement and finally get married. That's what makes this film so good. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Her reputation hasn't survived into our modern era as other film icons of the time, including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Shirley MacLaine and Elizabeth Taylor. by BabeWilliams 12 May 2008, 17:30, Unread post She loved playing the tomboy, Calamity Jane. (but it IS true! A soundtrack album Billy Rose's Jumbo of the film was issued by Columbia Records in 1962. They could lose fanswhite fans would not accept such complexity. (1968), Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door by David Kaufman. Doris Day smiling as she signs her name in cement by her handprints, in Hollywood, Calif., Jan. 19, 1961. Wills later trained as a baseball instructor and worked as a broadcast analyst for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Shortly after, in 2014, Day made her last public appearance at an event for her foundation. I watched it in the auditorium of my public school in Queens in the 1963 - not in a movie house. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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. Doris Day playing with a dog, circa 1950 | Photo: Getty Images. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I later learned that [Bashara] had fired all the longstanding members on my grandmas Foundation board and appointed his direct family as the new board members. This is more of a scene than a musical number. Theyre with her because shes Doris Day. He added: Any and all communication was cut off from that point on . Radiant Doris Day sings beloved Rodgers and Hart tunes and does her own horseback tricks in a razzle-dazzle musical based on Bill Rose's stage spectacular and featuring circus sequences directed by Busby Berkley. I saw it on DVD in widescreen and with a superb 5.1 sound system. Print view; Search Advanced search. . His daughter, Kitty Wonder (Doris Day), is the trick rider and tries to negotiate with creditors and the circus performers to keep the business going on. THE FILMS OF DORIS DAY. In the 1950s and '60s, Doris Day was America's box-office sweetheart. **1/2 from ****. She loved her career, worked with class, elegance and was grounded in acting, music, and dance. However, their relationship was plagued with physical violence, and Jorden was a philanderer. Martha Raye is a delight! Fox News Flash top headlines for June 9 are here. by Jas1 15 May 2008, 19:09, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. After Terry turned him down, Manson showed up at the producers home at 10050 Cielo Drive in Los Angeles. Explore. Did Barbara Stanwyck have blue eyes? Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Doris Day, as Durante's daughter, is a bareback rider in a tutu who is obviously not doing her own stunts. She had a lot of tragedy., People think, because of Doris movies, she was always happy-go-lucky. However, she disproved these allegations. For two horses, this amount would be doubled; 214 small squarebales or 12 roundbales. This had a profound effect on her, said DeVita. When I watch it again though.. Having previously watched and enjoyed this movie on VHS tape during the '90s, I just watched this again with Mom on DVD. I love your new avatar too Miss.Maxwell Jumbo has always been in the top 3 of of my favourite Doris movies. In 1947 Charles Walters requested he make the film of the musical as his first assignment; the studio agreed. Publication of her autobiography, Doris Day - Her Own Story, in 1976 was a surprisingly honest account, as related to A. E. Hotchner. But there are further problems with the screenplay. by John M 12 May 2008, 17:21, Unread post Pop Wonder owns the circus, but his continued gambling losses in crap games leaves him (and the circus) with an ever-growing number of IOUs. Doris Day, as Durantes daughter, is a bareback rider in a tutu who is obviously not doing her own stunts. What characteristics allow plants to survive in the desert? From October 15 to May 15 (when there is no pasture in MN), the horse would consume about 5,350 pounds of hay or 2.7 tons. 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. She seemingly found a semi-permanent home at Universal, but returned to MGM again in 1962 to film thebig, splashy circus musical, Billy Roses Jumbo. She would only want to talk about [her] dogs or hear about what fan mail she had.. She displayed an incredible passion by owning the stage and her characters, making it nearly impossible for viewers to remember that Day was playing a role on TV. 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. based on the musical play produced by, at the New York Hippodrome / stage producer. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! This comedy bit was reprised in his role in Billy Rose's Jumbo and is likely to have contributed to the popularity of the idiom, the "elephant in the room". For favourite scenes, the rousing opening and the hilarious scene where Jimmy Durante tries to hide the elephant are personal picks. Clearly made on the MGM back-lot with some obvious budget constraints, JUMBO is still delivered with the MGM polish for screen spectacle and a hankering to 'really entertain the audience'. Marty Melcher was Day's third husband, and their marriage lasted for nearly two decades. Id rather be the pillar that holds up the star than the star himself. stephenboydblog.com. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. She said in her biography that. It's no wonder that the movie was a box office failure, and was one of the final nails in the coffin of the Hollywood musical until "The Sound Of Music" temporarily revived the genre a few years later. I thought when they were lifted off the ground by there mouth was neat and the horse rider for (this can't be love) was amazing i wish i could do that on my horse!! I have tried to fight the system and do things my way, but I havent been able to. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". As a warm, lightweight entertainment it works, but has little more to offer. "Doris did not believe that . stand-in: Stephen Boyd (uncredited) Jean Harris. Doris looked great and i really liked the long hair it was a change , she never looked prettier than in Jumbo i think. She barely used the rest of the house. Beach Boy frontman Mike Love claimed in his memoir, Good Vibrations, that Day may have saved her son from being murdered by Charles Manson who had pitched Terry, a music producer, some of his songs. Kitty Wonder (Day) and Pop Wonder (Durante) take a bow in Billy Roses Jumbo. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 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. I LOVED it!!! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. . Mike Ribble was once a great trapeze artist - and the only to have completed a triple somersault - before his accident. But she spent her final days being manipulated by those around her, sources who were close to the legend allege.. Circus showman P.T. Busby Berkeley, the genius behind MGMs greatest 1930s musicals, acted as Second Unit Director on the movie, which was to become his last screen effort. But then again you didn't watch this film for the story. I mean, Beyonce and Alicia Keyes are ok but Amy Whinehouse and Britney Spears??? One or two sections drag a bit but in the main this is exceptionally good stuff. He's also engaged to the sad -eyed spinster and fortune teller, Lulu (Martha Raye). Listen especially to her solos "My Romance," "Little Girl Blue," and most impressive, a nighttime duet between Day and Martha Raye in a wagon caravan entitled "Why Can't I?" There is a lot of bad feeling surrounding the last few years of Doris life and how friends and family were pushed out, the neighbor said. This article is about the film. by BabeWilliams 13 May 2008, 18:18, Unread post Doris Day may have been nearing 40, but could have passed for 25 and was perfect for the lead role. 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. Other than that, this tale about life in the circus may seem predictable with a paper-thin plot. . He vocals aren't his but dubbed. ", http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xVUkRIbzf0. She did all her own stunts, too, which was quite a feat in what is an enormously athletic role. I have never been able to understand why it didn't do well at the box office because I really think it is a lovely movie and it seems that Doris likes it too with good cause. IMDB, Doris Day Films @ Amazon USA Doris Day Films @ Amazon UK, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Billy Rose's Jumbo is a 1962 American musical film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Doris Day, Stephen Boyd, Jimmy Durante, and Martha Raye. His singing and acting were sometimes understated, but I didn't find this annoying in most scenes. When feeding small squaresbales, hay waste when a feeder was not used (hay fed on the ground) was approximately 13% compared to only 1 to 5% when a feeder was used. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. From the opening Circus is on Parade number, this musical is magical. Her grandson, Ryan, said he only learned of her death on social media. Who wants to open the movie discussion??? Her only grandchild, Ryan Melcher, issued a Facebook post claiming Days longtime manager, Bob Bashara,had banned himfrom seeing his reclusive grandmother, who was 97 when she died. I absolutely loved it! Jimmy Durante was born James Francis Durante on 10 February 1893 in New York. Market data provided by Factset. Unlikely co-star Stephen Boyd, still hot from Ben-Hur, also acquits himself surprisingly well, but then he does get to sing a lilting The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. Legal Statement. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The latter is a dramatic presentation performed among the deserted tents after the loss of the circus and the beloved, Jumbo. Stephen Boyd's singing voice was dubbed by Los Angeles studio singer, Jimmy Joyce. The official word was the friendship was platonic, but, of course, it wasn't. Pop Wonder (the irrepressible Jimmy Durante) is the proprietor of one of the greatest acts in circus history Jumbo; a gargantuan elephant. Day and Durante never disappoint and turn in their usual fine performances. I'll skip through the clown parts too it's not that I'm scared of them.. but it was boring.. and they kinda creep me out.. Secondly, it is based on a musical by Rogers and Hart that was made in the middle of the 1930s, starring Jimmy Durante. Maury Wills was a spectacular athlete full of zeal, passion, and everything responsible for catapulting a baseball player to the forefront of his team. In one sequence of uninterrupted takes, she jumps and flips over bars with the agility of a circus performer. Of course, Jimmy Durante and Martha Raye were veteran entertainers of the vaudeville style. In the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the traveling The Wonder Circus has the greatest attraction the elephant Jumbo and is full of debts. How much hay is wasted when not using a feeder? It seemed I was not the only one who had been cut out.. Doris Day returned to MGM in 1962 to star in Billy Roses Jumbo. This film was a bit of a disaster at the box officeand rightfully so. For all its merits, "Jumbo" was not a perfect entity as it was released upon the last rung of film musicals, and by the 60's only adaptations of Broadway shows like "West Side Story" and "The Sound Of Music" were being released. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Their public description of this type of relationship was platonic, but he admitted that it was deeper. We both were enthralled by Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye, and even Stephen Boyd who didn't actually sing his songs but whoever dubbed his voice during his numbers certainly sounded like he did! It is set in shadows of blue with varied dramatic camera angles, which add to the impact of the songs lyrics. Day tested and was then cast in the lead role and the rest, as they say, is history. The story revolves around a circus owner (Jimmy Durante), (star of the 1935 Broadway original play) with only two real attractions; his daughter (Doris Day) and a popular pachyderm Jumbo (Syd the Elephant). These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The plot mainly concerns Durante's Wonder Circus and a rival company of which many of Durante's cast and crew go to the other one because of financial concerns. If you've never seen a circus you could watch this and be satisfied that you spent an evening under the big top. ", was a show-stopper in 1935. Doris Day was nominated as Best actress in a musical or comedy at the Hollywood Foreign Press Awards but lost to Rosalind Russell for Gypsy. Doris Day made famous Oscar winning song "Secret Love" in the film "Calamity Jane." This incredibly gifted actress and singer ushered in the award . Most of the other songs aren't as memorable, but they are still above average. Unfortunately, Billy Roses Jumbo opened in New York at Radio City Music Hall during a newspaper strike and did not get reviewed by the all-important critics. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. by Debbi Austen 13 May 2008, 16:23, Unread post Very beautiful. Her onscreen credits ranged from romance to comedies and live shows. Post Reply. His daughter, Kitty Wonder, hires a newcomer, Sam Rawlins, as both a performer and tent hand. 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?" Wonderful Doris Day and Jimmy Durante 1962 film dealing with a circus family. But I dont want her to be remembered for these tragedies.. On the other hand, Boyd did come across as a believable lead circus performer. MGM bought the rights to the musical soon after it reached the stage. As big as it could be JUMBO is solid family entertainment. Hes always been very careful to follow Doris wishes to support the foundation, said Walters. Theres plenty of people wondering just how Bob is going to profit from all this., Doris Day, on Jan. 6, 1976, answers questions in New York, during an interview on the book "Doris Day: Her Own Story," written by A.E. At over two hours in length, the thin story is extended way past the breaking point. Did Doris Day do her own stunts in jumbo? Since this was Boyd's next film after BEN HUR do you realize that an advertisement could actually say "Stephen Boyd star of BEN HUR now in his biggest film: JUMBO" and it would actually make sense that JUMBO was indeed bigger than BEN HUR.!! Both play and film feature songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, although the film borrows two songs from Rodgers and Hart shows other than Jumbo (including "This Can't Be Love", from The Boys from Syracuse). The MGM musical circus had left Culver City a few years earlier by the time the studio decided to film this 1930s stage extravaganza. 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. Perhaps, as some reviewers have suggested, their comedic talents were underutilized. Especially at the very end when they sit on the edge of the wagon in the evening lamplight and slowly drive away. Billy Roses Jumbo is a 1962 American musical film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Doris Day, Stephen Boyd, Jimmy Durante, and Martha Raye. There are good comic parts in the film, but sadly not enough. The songs, especially The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Over and Over Again and My Romance are wonderful, while the script is full of snappy lines("what elephant" is a classic and it is very easy to see why), the choreography has a lot of energy and charisma and the stunts although difficult are made to look easy, a tell-tale sign of the commitment and professionalism of those involved. The wonderful songs of Richard Rodgers and Hart ! Was Barbara Stanwyck friends with Linda Evans? Yes, I knowI just wanted to say that. 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. Melcher died from a heart attack in 1968, leaving his widow to recuperate from the financial and mental damage he had done to her. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". On April 2, 2007, Robert Osborne of TCM, introducing the MGM film Fearless Fagan (1952) directed by Stanley Donen, said that Donen was due to direct Jumbo right after Singin' in the Rain in 1952. It does not store any personal data. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. It's unfortunate that this circus musical comedy tends to live in the shadow of Cecil DeMille's non-musical "The Greatest Show on Earth", made nearly a decade earlier. And then there's the choreography by the legendary Busby Berkeley of which this was his last film assignment. Doris did have people who tried to take advantage of her, including her husbands, Walters added. Mix NASA, spy and a mermaid together an you get Glass Bottom Boat. Wills was born into a large family, including twelve other siblings. American actress and singer Doris Day, circa 1945. Perhaps we would have to look to Elvis or Robert Goulet for an ideal male singer on a par with Doris at this time. Doris was very trusting. Jimmy Durante owns the little circus with the big elephant in Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962). All of the circus acts were wonderful but I wish I knew which was Doris and which was not. This news rocked the tabloids for some time, and not many have been able to identify its credibility until the athlete's publication. "Billy Rose's Jumbo" was a late entry in the Musical genre. 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