Oklahoma! (1955) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Oklahoma!
Year
1955
Running time
140 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
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Genre
Musical. Western. Romance | 1900s
Synopsis
Set in the times of the early 1900s', the musical is partially about the Indian Territory becoming the state of Oklahoma. Curly is a stubborn cowboy who had trouble admitting his feelings to Laurey, as does she. They both love each other, but have much difficulty telling each other because of their stubborn behaviors and reputation. The story is also set around Ado Annie trying to choose between Will, who has strong feelings for her, and the peddler, who thinks he's a ladies' man and doesn't really want to marry her. Judd, Laurey and Aunt Eller's hired hand, tries to come between Laurey and Curly, because he is alone and has feelings for Laurey. Aunt Eller is a peppy and friendly middle-aged woman who pretty much knows everyone, and everyone respects her.
Awards
1955: 2 Academy Awards: Best Soundtrack Musical, Sound. 4 Nominations
1955: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Musical Screenplay
Critics' reviews
- "A visit to your local theatre will convince you that Oklahoma! is a fresh and lively as ever."
- "The wide screen used for the Todd-AO process adds production scope and visual grandeur, capturing a vista of blue sky and green prairie that can be breathtaking."
- "It's a watchable, if hardly terrific, rendering of an innovative Broadway landmark."
- "The film heaves and sputters from one indifferently rendered number to the next."
- "This rousing film version of the massively influential and, in its day, revolutionary Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical preserves both the magnificent songs and the key Agnes DeMille choreography."
- "A brilliant musical that still looks fresh today."
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