Oklahoma Movie

Anyone ever see the movie version of Oklahoma? I watched some of it today. One thing...I didn't like some of Agnes de Mille's choreography. Some of the hand movements were weird during some of the scenes, especially in the Ballet at the end of the first act of the movie. I liked Stroman's choreography better.

Also, another thing that bothered my a bit: the girl who played Ado Annie. When I saw the Oklahoma tour, the girl who played Annie was smiling, bouncy and full of life. However, the Ado Annie in the movie (played by Gloria Grahame) seemed to just stand there, most apparantly in "I Cain't Say No." She didn't even open her mouth much when she sang.

I understand this movie was made back in the 50's, so the movie wasn't really flashy.

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Updated On: 7/29/04 at 07:17 PM

I have the DVD. LOVE IT... but I have a really bizarre obsession with Oklahoma! to begin with. I saw the original movie when I was a kid, and really enjoyed it. I've always loved Rodgers and Hammerstein. The first time I saw it when I was older was just after the recent Broadway revival had closed, and I was really, really upset (I was severely attached to that show). That said, I didn't love the movie so much, just because... well, I was sad, and it was different. But, it was all I had, so I kept watching it. I love it now. Millie, you're right about Gloria Grahame as Annie, though. She wasn't spunky or bubbly like Annie seems like she should be. I also have the London DVD with Hugh Jackman. It's great as well. As for the choreography, I think I like Stroman's ballet a little bit better, but I wouldn't go so far as to say I dislike DeMille's. Regardless, DeMille is a legend.

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Updated On: 7/29/04 at 07:22 PM

when i played ado annie and laurey in different productions i watched the original movie and the dvd with hugh jackman. I HATED the original movie (maybe it was because i hate shirley jones)and i loved the london dvd. i'm more of a on stage musical kinda gal i guess.

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Emcee...

Any particular reason you became "attached" to the revival of Oklahoma a couple of years ago... ;o)


:o)

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I personally do not see how anyone can not like this musical. It has great songs and changed the face of musical theatre forever.

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haha, thanks beacon!!
Said "collection" would be QUITE nice right about now. What can I say? I'm easily won over... you know, by unattainable men.

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"I personally do not see how anyone can not like this musical. It has great songs and changed the face of musical theatre forever."

I appreciate what it did for musical theatre. But I don't like it as a show.

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"i saw patrick as curly and he was GREAT!! he's cute too. his voice was amazing and he had great chemistry with the rest of the actors. he's a great performer."

Amen, ponine. I ADORE PW. I just wish he'd get his cute little butt back to Broadway.

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"I didn't like some of Agnes de Mille's choreography compared to Stroman's..."

Dear, sweet Jesus....

LOL

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I don't know. There's a difference, for me, between having a two-dimensional character and having a cardboard portrayal of that character. The London revival video shows how it can be improved, in the cases of Curly and Jud at least.

I love the movie...it was the first musical movie I ever saw on t.v. and it was an instant click. I've been hooked ever since.

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I looked up some of the characters online. Did you know the guy who played Jud was the same guy who played the doctor who owned a little country shop in both Shiloh movies?

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