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Calypso Joe

  • 19571957
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
28
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Lord Flea, Herb Jeffries, and Herb Jeffries and His Calypsomaniacs in Calypso Joe (1957)
  • Drama
  • Musical
  • Romance
Juile, an airline hostess, has her mind made up to marry South American millionaire Rico Vargas, in spite of the efforts made by her former boyfriend, Lee Darling, a television star, to win ... Read allJuile, an airline hostess, has her mind made up to marry South American millionaire Rico Vargas, in spite of the efforts made by her former boyfriend, Lee Darling, a television star, to win her back. Rico's sister, Astra, makes a play for Lee, who only responds to make Julie jeal... Read allJuile, an airline hostess, has her mind made up to marry South American millionaire Rico Vargas, in spite of the efforts made by her former boyfriend, Lee Darling, a television star, to win her back. Rico's sister, Astra, makes a play for Lee, who only responds to make Julie jealous. As the plane bearing Juile and others (includng all the credited musicians and bands)... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
28
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  • Director
    • Edward Dein
  • Writers
    • Edward Dein(original screenplay)
    • Mildred Dein(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Herb Jeffries
    • Angie Dickinson
    • Ed Kemmer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Edward Dein
  • Writers
    • Edward Dein(original screenplay)
    • Mildred Dein(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Herb Jeffries
    • Angie Dickinson
    • Ed Kemmer
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    Herb Jeffries
    Herb Jeffries
    • Calypso Joeas Calypso Joe
    Angie Dickinson
    Angie Dickinson
    • Julie, Flight Attendantas Julie, Flight Attendant
    Ed Kemmer
    Ed Kemmer
    • Lee Darlingas Lee Darling
    Stephen Bekassy
    • Rico Vargasas Rico Vargas
    Laurie Mitchell
    Laurie Mitchell
    • Leahas Leah
    Claudia Drake
    Claudia Drake
    • Astra Vargasas Astra Vargas
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Transfer Manas Transfer Man
    Linda Terrace
    • Lady Tas Lady T
    Charles Keane
    • Pilotas Pilot
    Genie Stone
    • Television Actressas Television Actress
    Robert Sherman
    • Co-Pilotas Co-Pilot
    Herb Jeffries and His Calypsomaniacs
    • Bandas Band
    • (as Herb Jeffries' Calypsomaniacs)
    Lord Flea
    • Lord Fleaas Lord Flea
    • (as Lord Flea and His Calypsonians)
    The Easy Riders
    • The Easy Ridersas The Easy Riders
    The Lester Horton Dancers
    • Dancing Ensembleas Dancing Ensemble
    Duke of Iron
    • The Duke of Ironas The Duke of Iron
    Terry Gilkyson
    • Lead Singer, The Easy Ridersas Lead Singer, The Easy Riders
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    • Director
      • Edward Dein
    • Writers
      • Edward Dein(original screenplay)
      • Mildred Dein(original screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Juile, an airline hostess, has her mind made up to marry South American millionaire Rico Vargas, in spite of the efforts made by her former boyfriend, Lee Darling, a television star, to win her back. Rico's sister, Astra, makes a play for Lee, who only responds to make Julie jealous. As the plane bearing Juile and others (includng all the credited musicians and bands) is about to depart, Herb Jefferies smuggles Lee on board so he can have a chance to dissuade Julie. There are 14 musical numbers, and the film takes a few swipes at television and television commercials. Worth having just to see what upset the Legion of Decency enough for them to slap a "B" rating on it. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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    • Taglines
      • Get Hep, Get With It, Get A Look At "Calypso Joe" (original poster)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Musical
      • Romance
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      • Approved
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    • Trivia
      Final film of Claudia Drake.
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Sugar Cane
      Written by Terry Gilkyson and Frank Miller

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • KTTV Studios, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • William F. Broidy Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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