Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

mggbikeluvr I only have a few negatives about this film. So, I think I will get those out of the way. The plot is a bit far fetched. It isn't likely that you'll just fall in love with a princess. But they made it work well. The only other negative is the opening credits. As silly as it sounds, it's strange. Ethel Merman's demanding voice shouting, "Call Me Madam!" was a bit surprising. But other than those two minor things, I loved it! Then again, if Irving Berlin wrote the music, it's going to be fantastic. Walter Lang directed it. He also directed "There's No Business Like Show Business", which also has Ethel and Donald O'Connor. This movie is for Ethel and Donald fans, especially. They do a smashing duet together, "You're Just in Love". It is a show-stopper. And you can't watch this movie with out watching Donald's "What Chance Have I With Love?" at least six times. That is one of his most famous dances, behind the electrifying "Make 'Em Laugh" from "Singin' in the Rain". Vera-Ellen does great, too. Her and Donald do two dances together that are very romantic and exciting. They also sing a song together. And in one scene, you can get a glimpse as Vera's neck, which was never shown. Since she had anorexia at the time, it left her neck very wrinkled, thus, she never showed it. This is one of the very rare occasions where it is revealed. Her and Donald make an amazing couple. They were almost paired in "White Chirstmas" together. But Donald got severely ill and was replaced with Danny Kaye. Oh, yes. You also see that not only can Donald dance. He has an enchanting voice! His singing is usually overshadowed by his dancing. But with two whole songs with him just singing without and dancing or comedy, for that matter, you hear his absolutely gorgeous voice! If you don't like musicals, you won't like this. But if you're a musical freak like me, you will fall in love with it.

silverscreen888 "Call Me Madam" (1953) possesses perhaps the most complete list of attributes that most other musicals made since the early 1970s have completely lacked of any film ever made. Its protagonist is past 40 and not particularly attractive, female. gruff, tough-minded and smart. Her romantic opposite number in the film is foreign, classically-trained as a singer, anti-United States, honest, unpopular in his own country and a nobleman. The second leads are a comic dancer and a short, skinny blonde playing a member of a foreign royal family. Veteran Walter Lang used this material to fashion a well-directed film set in a Graustarkian nation all of whose leaders want U.S. aid from the new ambassador--except for one man, the man the heroine, the new U.S. ambassador, falls for. Arthus Sheekman deserves the credit for making of Russel Crouse's and Howard Lindsay's book of the stage hit of the same name, with music by Irving Berlin, the best of his musicals and a filmic delight. Solid Sol Siegel produced and Leon Shamroy supplied vivid cinematography for this ambitious work that goes indoors, outdoors, presents at night and by day and does all with seemingly effortless ease, by my standards. With art direction by Lyle Wheeler and John De Cuir, set decorations by dependable Walter Scott and a range of colorful costumes by Irene Sharaff the movie had to be beautiful, and it is. Add in musical work by Ken Darby with the singers, Earle Hagen as orchestrator and Robert Alton as choreographer, and interesting results should have been expected. Songs such as "You're Not Sick You're Just in Love", "It's a Lovely Day Today" a folkloric showstopper, "The Hostess With the Mostess" and a dance number that rivals Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at their best for staging and the possibilities improve even more. But the film is also one that moves well, is pleasant, intriguing, and features a large number of locales, moods and scenes, tied to a running gag about the then new female ambassador's boss, Harry Truman, who appointed her and to whom she reports by phone. Something special with these elements mixed well was bound to happen. It happened I say because of Ethel merman's very professional approach and the great singing and acting of her award-level co-star, George Sanders as the honest official who woos her. Billy de Wolfe is Merman's insufferable underling, Donal O'Connor her protégé and Vera Ellen the royal with whom O'Connor falls in love. Helmut Dantine is powerful as O'Connor's rival, Walter Slezak and Steven Geray two bumbling comic ministers. Others in the large and talented cast includes Ludwig Stossel, Lilia Skala as his wife, capable Emory Parnell, Percy Helton and Charles Dingle as well as Oscar Beregi, Olan Soule and Nestor Paiva. For an adult viewer, one willing to forego Hollywood's usual musical clichés, this amiable and memorable entertainment--based loosely on the life of real-life hostess Perle Mesta--should work satisfactorily from brassy opening to intelligent conclusion. Not to be missed, if only for Sanders' musical numbers.

gkeith_1 My observations on this movie: Never saw George Sanders singing or dancing before (even if the singing is dubbed, lol). He did a great job. I never saw him with a European (pseudo??) accent before. It was a lot of fun.Vera-Ellen so sweet. She made a very nice Princess Royal. Her first boyfriend was a snob and violent so-and-so, and I am glad she got away from him to eventually marry Ken (Donald O'Connor). I was happy to see her big dance scene at the Fair.Donald was a fabulous dancer. I knew he would make a great dance team with Vera.Merman the greatest belter. Great "duet" she did with Donald, and how at the end they reversed which songs they sang. They were both total professionals.Slezak fun; I had seen him as the heavy in "The Pirate". He was in a balcony scene in both movies.De Wolfe his usually funny, snotty self. Merman eventually won him over. You couldn't get a better lap dog.Loved the phone convos with Harry, where Merman always asked about Bess and Margaret.Loved the dance finale, with Donald, Merman, Sanders and Vera-Ellen.10/10

thrwmbsbgkdoepmcjrmrdw I love the movie. I'm a huge Donald O'Connor fan which is why I saw it in the first place. The acting is well done and I love the music. I know I just said that I saw it for Donald O'Connor, but musicals are also my favorite genre of movie. So as far as musicals go it's one of the best. It's funny, it's romantic, and leaves a smile on your face through out the whole movie. The actors are enjoyable to watch them bring these characters alive. And though the stars are gone and no longer with us, we can still enjoy their presence in the movies and in this wonderful, wonderful movie, Call Me Madam. So if you haven't seen it yet, get off your butt and go see it! What are you waiting for? It's not every day that a great movie like this comes along. So go now!