3 Movies Starring Ethel Merman

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1938-08-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

106 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (1303 Reviews)

Director:

Henry King

Cast:

Writer:

Kathryn Scola (screen play)

Lamar Trotti (screen play)

Richard Sherman (adaptation)

Fullplot:

Roger Grant, a classical violinist, disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with his singer Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend Charlie. Roger comes home after the war and an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.

Call Me Madam

Call Me Madam

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1953-04-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

(828 Reviews)

Director:

Walter Lang

Cast:

Writer:

Russel Crouse (musical "Call Me Madam")

Howard Lindsay (musical "Call Me Madam")

Arthur Sheekman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Boisterous, fun-loving, and popular Washington D.C. hostess Sally Adams is appointed U.S. Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Lichtenburg, Europe's smallest country. In Lichtenburg, the Duke and Duchess are negotiating a political marriage for their niece, Princess Maria in exchange for a substantial dowry. However, the country is desperate for funds, and turns to the inexperienced ambassador for a much needed U.S. loan. Sally refuses to talk money, that is, until she meets the ultra charming Gen. Cosmo Constantine. Meanwhile, Sally's press attachè Kenneth Gibson falls head over heels for Princess Maria.

There's No Business Like Show Business

There's No Business Like Show Business

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1954-12-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

117 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (3786 Reviews)

Director:

Walter Lang

Cast:

Writer:

Phoebe Ephron (screenplay)

Henry Ephron (screenplay)

Lamar Trotti (story)

Fullplot:

Molly and Terry Donahue, plus their three children, are The Five Donahues. Son Tim meets hat-check girl Vicky and the family act begins to fall apart.

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