Irvin Berlin's 'Call Me Madam', filmed in 1953, stars Ethel Merman and Donald O'Connor in an amusing romance taking place in two separate countries.
Sally Adams, a social elite, becomes the ambassador for the United States. Nonetheless, she knows nothing of diplomatic policies, or even where this other country is - this country she's being sent to.
That's where Kenneth Gibson comes in. He's just had a difference of opinion with his employer and lost his job as a reporter. He tries to land a job going with Ms. Adams, and at first she doesn't bite, but when he proves very useful, he's suddenly packing for a trip to Europe.
The Lichtenburgese are hoping for a loan, which would enable the marriage of the princess to the prince, but America has sent Ms. Adams to turn them down. Unfortunately, this trip was doomed to bring heartbreak to both Sally and Gibson. One falls in love with royalty, and one falls in love with a man who really does disapprove of an American loan. A pure misunderstanding causes both of them to lose their loves. Gibson and Adams return, sullen, to America, to resume their daily lives.
This is a surprisingly little-known movie, but definitely worth the time. Spectacular performances by the entire cast draw you into this fast-paced film. It earns 10/10 and an A (see sidebar), with 100% satisfaction. Please watch this film. (Despite the black and white pictures, this film is in color.)~Meggy
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