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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780790752624
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 079075262X
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 14, 2000
Running Time: 107 minutes
Sales Rank: 3399
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1950
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Never before available on home video and unseen on television since 1973, the 1950 production of Annie Get Your Gun has achieved somewhat legendary status, most notably for who would inherit the role Ethel Merman had made famous on Broadway in 1946. MGM originally cast Judy Garland, but her ongoing drug and alcohol problems led to her being fired and replaced by Betty Hutton. Fortunately, the bright and brassy Hutton sparkles in this highly fictionalized story of Annie Oakley, the sharpshooter who wins fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and wins the heart of fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler (Howard Keel). Dashing baritone Keel was beginning his career as one of MGM's favorite leading men in the 1950s (including Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Kiss Me, Kate). Together they make gold of the many Irving Berlin hits--'Doin' What Comes Naturally,' 'Anything You Can Do,' 'They Say It's Wonderful,' 'I Got the Sun in the Morning,' and the classic anthem 'There's No Business Like Show Business.'
Annie Get Your Gun is unquestionably a product of the 1950s. Keel's relentless chauvinism and Hutton's constant fawning over him grow tiresome (though she does stand up to him in a battle of the sexes), and the Indians wear full headdresses and face paint, say 'Ugh,' and destroy modern conveniences. (In the name of political correctness, the 1999 Broadway revival starring Bernadette Peters removed 'I'm an Indian Too' and received its own share of criticism from purists.) Quibbles aside, the excellent cast and immortal score make Annie Get Your Gun a classic musical. It's great to have it back. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great family selection!
This classic is fun for children of all ages. Great discussion with your daughters about women and competition!!
Rating:  - Annie Get Your Gun
Betty Hutton replaced the ailing Judy Garland and did a splendid job in depicting the life of sharp shooter Annie Oakley in this rollicking musical comedy. The musical is further enhanced by the music of Irving Berlin.
Rating: - ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
I am completely satisfied with both the product and the purchaser of this movie. Quality satisfactory and delivery prompt. I would purchase here again.
Rating: - Delightful Musical
This is a great musical for the whole family! After a few viewings everyone will be singing the songs. The DVD format provides background about the actors, the making of the musical, and a brief history of Annie Oakley on whom the movie is based. Good, fun family entertainment!
Rating:  - Very disappointed
When I was a little girl, my mom had the broadway soundtrack on LP and I listened to it a lot. I believe that was Judy Garland singing. So after all these years I finally get to see the movie and it did not even come close to that soundtrack I used to listen to. I am a big fan of musicals. I loved Calamity Jane and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Howard Keel), but this one just made me roll my eyes through the whole thing.
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