
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 ... (Full plot summary below)
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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 attaché Kenneth Gibson falls head over heels for Princess Maria.
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| VarietyEmanuel LevyThe great Ethel Merman recreated her Broadway role in this Irving Berlin musical, which won an Oscar for scoring. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeIsn't a whole lot more than a solid film version of Irving Berlin's Ethel Merman stage show. But it doesn't really need to be. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumFine Merman musical which recreates her Broadway success. |
| User ReviewJames Awonderful wonderful---bravo--they just don't make them like this anymore. |
| User Reviewemily sCall Me Madam is an interesting film. Ethel Merrman gave an amazing performance. The music in this movie is great. The script is also excellent. I enjoyed this film because it was fun to watch. Call Me Madam is a must see. |
| User ReviewLauren HA very enjoyable piece of fluff with a great cast (O'Connor and Vera Ellen handle the dancing, Merman and Sanders the singing), good music (Irving Berlin), and lots of shininess. Merman walks off with every scene by sheer force of personality and windpipes. She's well-matched by a completely non-cynical Sanders, smiling more in one film than he does in his entire career up to this point. He also has one hell of a baritone. O'Connor gets some great dance numbers, including one where he smashes a xylophone with his taps. Only Vera-Ellen seems to be in a thankless role (she was never much of an actress, really), there to dance but prohibited from exercising the comic skills so well-displayed in 'White Christmas'. Lighter than air, but great fun. |
| User ReviewGreg WLOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! Great performances by all the cast and musical numbers. Irving Berlin's music is just beautiful and classic!!! |
| User ReviewAlec BA rare chance to Ethel Merman recreate one of her Broadway roles in a colorful, slightly stagy adaptation; musical highlights include "You're Not in Love" and "The Hostess with the Mostess." |
| User ReviewBob VA silly plot, the irrepressible Ether Merman, eternal singing sidekick Donald O'Connor & a bevy of catchy songs, that's what this film has to offer and nothing more. Entirely forgettable, it's unlikely to bore you while it's on. |
| User ReviewJames HThe winning cast makes this musical tolerable. Not many of the songs are memorable, but there are a few that stand out. Lavish production, excellent costumes and sets. Ethel merman is so well cast, and Donald O'Connor shows off his many talents. |