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Kiss Me Kate

  • 19531953
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
6.5K
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Kiss Me Kate (1953)
Theatrical Trailer
Play trailer3:22
1 Video
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ComedyMusicalRomance
An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew'; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers' quarrels and two gangsters looking for some money... Read allAn ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew'; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers' quarrels and two gangsters looking for some money owed to them.An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew'; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers' quarrels and two gangsters looking for some money owed to them.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Sidney
  • Writers
    • Dorothy Kingsley(screenplay)
    • Sam Spewack(book)
    • Bella Spewack(book)
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Grayson
    • Howard Keel
    • Ann Miller
  • Director
    • George Sidney
  • Writers
    • Dorothy Kingsley(screenplay)
    • Sam Spewack(book)
    • Bella Spewack(book)
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Grayson
    • Howard Keel
    • Ann Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 89User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos1

    Kiss Me Kate
    Trailer 3:22
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    Photos50

    Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Kurt Kasznar and Howard Keel in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Bob Fosse, Ann Miller, Tommy Rall, and Bobby Van in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, and Ron Randell in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Julie Wilson at an event for Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, and Ann Miller in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, and Ann Miller in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Bob Fosse and Carol Haney in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Ann Miller and Tommy Rall in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Kathryn Grayson in Kiss Me Kate (1953)
    Ann Miller and Tommy Rall in Kiss Me Kate (1953)

    Top cast

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    Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson
    • Lilli Vanessi 'Katherine'
    Howard Keel
    Howard Keel
    • Fred Graham 'Petruchio'
    Ann Miller
    Ann Miller
    • Lois Lane 'Bianca'
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Lippy
    Bobby Van
    Bobby Van
    • 'Gremio'
    Tommy Rall
    Tommy Rall
    • Bill Calhoun 'Lucentio'
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Slug
    Kurt Kasznar
    Kurt Kasznar
    • 'Baptista'
    Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse
    • 'Hortensio'
    Ron Randell
    Ron Randell
    • Cole Porter
    Willard Parker
    Willard Parker
    • Tex Callaway
    Dave O'Brien
    Dave O'Brien
    • Ralph
    Claud Allister
    Claud Allister
    • Paul
    Ann Codee
    Ann Codee
    • Suzanne
    Carol Haney
    Carol Haney
    • Specialty Dancer
    Jeanne Coyne
    Jeanne Coyne
    • Specialty Dancer
    David Bair
    • Gregory
    • (uncredited)
    Herman Belmonte
    • Actor in Play
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Sidney
    • Writers
      • Dorothy Kingsley(screenplay)
      • Sam Spewack(book)
      • Bella Spewack(book)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In supplemental information on the DVD mention is made that Keenan Wynn and James Whitmore neglected to rehearse their "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" number more than once or twice because they thought it was silly. When it came time to shoot it they made numerous fumbles and mistakes which the director thought was on purpose. He later complimented them on making it look like something a couple of thugs would perform. They never told him the truth.
    • Goofs
      During the "Where Is The Life That Late I Led" number Howard Keel leaves the stage and walks out on a long runway that extends into the audience. This runway is not visible before or after the number though there are several shots from the stage into the audience.
    • Quotes

      Baptista: Wonder of wonders, a gentleman in Verona desires you in marriage.

      Katherine: Then he best go back there.

    • Alternate versions
      Originally filmed in 3-D (which explains why characters are constantly throwing things directly at the camera).
    • Connections
      Featured in That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      So in Love
      (uncredited)

      Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter

      Sung by Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel

    User reviews89

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Originally shown in 3D...
    And it's apparent in the number of items thrown at the screen in this Technicolor musical based on the stage hit, from MGM and director George Sidney. Formerly married stage stars Fred Graham (Howard Keel) and Lilli Vanessi (Kathryn Grayson) agree to star in the new musical from Cole Porter (Ron Randell), a variation on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Fred hopes to win back Lilli, while Fred's "protege", showgirl Lois Lane (Ann Miller), who also has a part in the show, drives Lilli to distraction. This complicated romantic dynamic plays on multiple levels as they struggle to get through the opening night show and its various obstacles.

    I liked this rather complex production, with fun performances and excellent dance scenes. Ann Miller has the best dance sequences, although I also liked the amateurish number with Keenan Wynn and James Whitmore as two hoods singing and dancing. I enjoyed seeing Bob Fosse in an acting role. The movie was Oscar nominated for Best Score (Andre Previn & Saul Chaplin).
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Küß mich, Kätchen!
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,981,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes

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