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. Ms. Day and Ms. Raye also had a nice duet on "Why Can't I?" Donna Hall Fishburn, a veteran Hollywood stunt double and horsewoman who worked in hundreds of westerns in a 40-year career in which she doubled for Barbara Stanwyck in "The Maverick Queen," Debbie Reynolds in "How the West Was Won" and Doris Day in "Calamity Jane," has died. Bashara has said the star specified in her will that she wanted no funeral service or grave marker, and that she wanted her fortune to go to the Doris Day Animal Foundation. **1/2 from ****. by Debbi Austen 13 May 2008, 16:23, Unread post ", Doris Day, Terry Melcher, and his wife at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, California in 1988 | Photo: Getty Images. I also thought i would dislike it because i never was into the circus but it was really thrilling watching all those people do stunts. "My Romance" and "The Most Beautiful Girl in The World" are both gorgeous. Years later, after playing Ruth Etting in MGMs spectacular Love Me or Leave Me in 1955, Doris returned to the lot to make Julie in 1956, The Tunnel of Love in 1958 and Please Dont Eat the Daisies in 1960. 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. She would only want to talk about [her] dogs or hear about what fan mail she had.. (Her mettle extended beyond the characters she played: Stanwyck, forty-nine at the time, did all her own stunts for Forty Guns, including being dragged by a horse in a windstorm.) 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. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. After a rainstorm in which Kitty, an aerialist, is almost killed, but rescued by Sam, she sings the lovely ballad, My Romance to him. Rather, it was because Melcher was great at manipulating his celebrity wife. It does not store any personal data. For two horses, this amount would be doubled; 214 small squarebales or 12 roundbales. She had a lot of tragedy., People think, because of Doris movies, she was always happy-go-lucky. 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. The title character, a prancing pachyderm, does not seem interested at all in its performance. Director Norman Jewison, who worked with Day on 1963's The Thrill of It All and Send Me No Flowers, also talked about Doris' surprising view on her obvious good looks. 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It is set in shadows of blue with varied dramatic camera angles, which add to the impact of the songs lyrics. I saw it on DVD in widescreen and with a superb 5.1 sound system. Hes always been very careful to follow Doris wishes to support the foundation, said Walters. Throughout the film looks beautiful with lots of colour. by John M 12 May 2008, 17:21, Unread post Kitty, I 'think' you refer to the Golden Globe nomination - and it was Roz Russell in 'Gypsy'. Billy Rose's Jumbo is solidly directed with a relatively light touch. . I love the music, the romantic colourful feel of the movie, the great circus acts and most of all Doris herself because I think she is more beautiful in this than in any other of her movies. John Noble (Dean Jagger), who owns a famous Noble Circus, wants to buy Jumbo and The Wonder Circus, but Pop refuses his offers. Though many of the characters really did exist like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Trixie, Whitney Ellsworth, and Alma Garret were all fictional, but were inspired by people of the time. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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.!! Doris Day and her producer husband Martin Melcher tried to bring back the classic MGM musical with Billy Rose's Jumbo, a lavish 1962 adaptation of the legendary Broadway spectacle.If they didn't re-create the glorious box-office results of the past, it certainly wasn't for lack of trying -- or achievement. Stephen Boyds singing voice was dubbed by Los Angeles studio singer, Jimmy Joyce. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It was nominated for an Academy Award for the adaptation of its Rodgers and Hart score. 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. Doris Day was one of the most popular and yet one of the most underrated movie stars of her generation. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Maybe that's because she saw herself as bit of a tomboy, as a young girl. She did all her own stunts, too, which was quite a feat in what is an enormously athletic role. 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. During his glory years, he was involved with drugs, addicted to alcohol, and lived a life he later regretted. Jimmy Durante was born James Francis Durante on 10 February 1893 in New York. JUMBO might be silly (actually very deliberately silly, therein much of the enjoyment) but it is genuinely beautiful to look at and easy to enjoy. However, there were several reasons why their secret relationship was frowned upon and tagged as taboo. Wills later trained as a baseball instructor and worked as a broadcast analyst for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. They stop and she finishes the song just in time to kiss her lover passionately. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The book revealed . She did, however, walk away with the evenings coveted Worlds Most Popular Film Actress accolade again. 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. The music from Rodgers and Hart was generally excellent, but much of the rest of the film left a lot to be desired. It's also the ideal word to describe this big-time big-top extravaganza bursting with laughter and love song and dance circus stunts and star power.Radiant Doris Day sings beloved Rodgers and Hart tunes and does her own horseback riding tricks in a dazzle-dazzle musical based on Billy Rose's stage spectacular and featuring circus sequences directed by Busby Berkeley. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Billy Rose's Jumbo was released to DVD in a Region 1 DVD by Warner Bros. on April 26, 2005, and also as part of Volumes 1 and 2 of The Doris Day Collection on April 10, 2007. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. by daybyday08 12 May 2008, 16:05, Unread post Kitty, Pop and his longtime fiance Lulu go off on their own, forming a traveling carnival, but it isn't quite the same. (No will has yet been publicly filed. I watched it in the auditorium of my public school in Queens in the 1963 - not in a movie house. The special effects in some high-wire scenes are very clever and the tightrope act supposedly with Jummy Durante is perfectly achieved. "Doris did not believe that . Jane owns a beautiful ranch in New Mexico, where she horse rides, explores on her quad bike and goes fly fishing. 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. This film was a bit of a disaster at the box officeand rightfully so. Written by Colin Tinto . All of the circus acts were wonderful but I wish I knew which was Doris and which was not. 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. . The MGM musical circus had left Culver City a few years earlier by the time the studio decided to film this 1930s stage extravaganza. Theyre with her because shes Doris Day. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She admired trombonist Al Jorden who was more than five years her senior. Nothing more to say except Mom and I both highly recommend Jumbo. Kitty Wonder (Day) and Pop Wonder (Durante) take a bow in Billy Roses Jumbo. Her grandson, Ryan, said he only learned of her death on social media. Doris Day. When I watch it again though.. It's directed by Charles Walters, with Busby Berkeley on second unit duties, and stars Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Stephen Boyd, Martha Raye and Dean Jagger. by BabeWilliams 12 May 2008, 21:07, Unread post . Good-looking hokum, if your tastes run to squeaky-clean backlot romps. The story revolves around a circus owner (Jimmy Durante star of the 1935 Broadway original) with only two real attractions: his daughter (day) and popular pachyderm Jumbo. His journey to fame began in the 1950s when he became a part of "The Dodgers" team. Having previously watched and enjoyed this movie on VHS tape during the '90s, I just watched this again with Mom on DVD. . 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 usual circus fun: a determinedly old-fashioned big-top opus with animals, parades, high-wire attractions, songs by Rodgers & Hart. It was filmed on location in Catilina and at NASA. 'She was the world's sweetheart': Doris Day mourned by celebrities following her death Her long-lasting friendship with a closeted Rock Hudson, particularly in the '80s while he grappled. The casting of Stephen Boyd as the male lead is more questionable. It seemed I was not the only one who had been cut out.. Doris was very trusting. Discover (and save!) While the cast is bright and likable, and the movie boasts some pretty good production values and circus acts, these things don't raise the movie much from the level of being instantly forgettable. Noble has been quietly buying up the IOUs with Sam's help and abruptly takes control of the family's business, leaving the Wonders without a show. They lived in the Anacostia area with their father, who was a machinist, and their mother, an elevator operator. He vocals aren't his but dubbed. In the 1950s and 60s,Doris Daywas Americas box-office sweetheart. In one sequence of uninterrupted takes, she jumps and flips over bars with the agility of a circus performer. Print view; Search Advanced search. 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. A few years later, they became husband and wife, before adding the title of parents to the mix, when they welcomed their only child, Terry. I find the present film more enjoyable, with its intertwining of music, comedy, drama and romance. Stephan Boyd is oddly the pick to be her love interest. The film was Doris Day's last screen musical. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Daysdeath on May 13has opened a rift between family and friends who accuse one another of mistreating the star. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Doris Day was an actress responsible for putting smiles on the faces of many. 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). Did Doris Day sing in Calamity Jane? As a warm, lightweight entertainment it works, but has little more to offer. Mike DeVita was a fan of Days for 60 years, and the pair swapped more than 500 letters, exchanging very personal details of their lives. Day and Durante never disappoint and turn in their usual fine performances. 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. 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?" We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The preceding overture should have been deleted, as it was not memorable and was overlong. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". That was a huge loss for her.. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Charles Walters directed the picture with Joe Pasternak and Martin Melcher producing. Her grandparents were all German immigrants. Raye and Day are especially deft. The star married one more time, in 1976, to maitre d Barry Comden. (Getty Images), She used to have the right people taking care of her. During their romance, the baseball champion was ordered not to reveal anything about their relationship and end things with his mistress because it could jeopardize his team's ratings. . And the staging of it is so perfect. Fox News Flash top headlines for June 9 are here. Bashara did not reply to requests for comment, nor did Ryan Melcher. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. But there are further problems with the screenplay. Billy Rose's Jumbo is based on a play of the same name produced by Billy Rose. Secondly, it is based on a musical by Rogers and Hart that was made in the middle of the 1930s, starring Jimmy Durante. The official word was the friendship was platonic, but, of course, it wasn't. Well, Im not a star even though they thought I looked like one. The title character, a prancing pachyderm, does not seem interested at all in its performance. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Shortly after, in 2014, Day made her last public appearance at an event for her foundation. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Sam splits from his father and rejoins the Wonders, bringing with him an old friend of theirs, Jumbo. I would say that about "The Greatest Show on Earth" (despite its Oscar) and "Circus World"and I would certainly say that about "Billy Rose's Jumbo". At over two hours in length, the thin story is extended way past the breaking point. She [originally] thought being married was the way to live, but said it was so confined.. She had two brothers, Richard, who died before she was born and Paul, a few years older. Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl's Sentimental Journey to Doris Day's Hollywood and Beyond (Hawthorne Publishing) is a positive, interesting memoir that contains many anecdotes about the star, celebrities she knew and events in her career. Doris Day and husband Barry Comden at the Pierre Hotel in 1976 | Source: Getty Images. She was 74. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Today, Jumbo is counted among the great circus films such as The Greatest Show on Earth, Trapeze, Carnival Story and Circus World. Miss Raye duets with Doris on the lamentable Why Cant I? He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park in Tarzana, California. . She was smitten by Maury and began lavishing expensive gifts on him like color TV sets. What is causing the plague in Thebes and how can it be fixed? According to Charley Cullen Walters, Days publicist for the past decade, it was the stars decision not to see Ryan. During the 1930s and 1940s, MGMs output of musicals was vast. But, the stars boost it to a fun, non-stop rollick with elephants, high-wire acts, and clowns. by BabeWilliams 15 May 2008, 08:26, Unread post The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 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. 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. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Rating:- *** (out of *****). We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Im a character actor. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". She is unaware that Sam is the son of circus mogul John Noble, whose ambition is to buy the Wonder Circus for himself. (Note, in particular, the final pullback shot which shows all of the acts rehearsing en masse at the same time.) From the opening Circus is on Parade number, this musical is magical. For starters, the title is kind of odd, seeing how the elephant Jumbo only makes sporadic and brief appearances throughout the movie. When feeding large roundbales, not using a feeder resulted in 57% hay waste compared to 5 to 33% hay waste when a feeder was used. Doris Day Dies Nearly 2 Months After Celebrating 97th Birthday She survived a horrific car accident that cut short her career as a child dancer Day was a distinguished child dancer in her. Now I feel that whatever talent I may have had is gone. Stephen Boyd visits Doris Day on the set of Do Not Disturb. The lovers were also married at the time. | Photo: Getty Images. by BabeWilliams 12 May 2008, 13:30, Unread post I love your new avatar too Miss.Maxwell Jumbo has always been in the top 3 of of my favourite Doris movies. 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