Films are something that we all look towards for escapism – the action, the humour, the romance, the animation. Sometimes these can hold so much more meaning then just an image on a screen and create narratives and memories in our own lives. Welcome to the sister article to Music Memories where we take a look at some of these personal stories attached to films.

Film: Calamity Jane
Original Release Date: 1953

I love a musical – I was introduced to them from a very early age and some of them always stick in my mind and create good memories that they have attached to them. One film I remember being introduced to as a kid was Calamity Jane.

It is a great musical, has some really fun songs and is just really feel good. There are parts of the film that really make me happy, especially the songs – I Can Do It Without You, Just Blew In From The Windy City, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away) are all fun tracks.

I don’t watch it very often but when I do it brings back a huge sent of nostalgia of watching it on television with my family when I was a kid.

The other day I saw it on the television for the first time in years, it was so joyous to see and made me laugh all over again at all the same places.

Facts about Calamity Jane

• Doris Day recorded the song “Secret Love” in only one take.
• Doris Day’s performance inspired the look and voice of Jessie from the “Toy Story” franchise.
• Doris Day had to lower the sound of her natural voice in order to sound more gruff to play the rough and ready Calamity.
• Throughout the film it is hinted that Bill Hickok is in love with Calamity Jane. In several scenes he is seen to be gazing adoringly at Calamity, and he refuses to reprimand her for insulting him. In contrast with his reputation, he behaves in a gentlemanly manner all through the film.

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