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The Pajama Game | 
| Directors: George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Actors: Barry Bernard, Ralph Chambers, Doris Day, Ralph Dunn, William A. Forester
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 24.98
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 2688
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD70599D
ISBN: 1419810871
UPC: 012569705999
EAN: 9781419810879
ASIN: B0007QS306
Theatrical Release Date: 1957
Release Date: April 26, 2005
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Amazon.com Essential Video
This 1957 version of the Tony-winning IPajama Game/I is one of the finest film adaptations of a hit Broadway musical. The story is simple enough: Babe Williams, the head of a pajama company's grievance committee, falls for an exec--the new superintendent--Sid Sorokin (John Raitt). Doris Day, as Babe, has never been so efficiently cute. Raitt starred in the Broadway version, as did much of the film's cast (Day replaced original stage star Janis Paige). IThe Pajama Game/I is filled with recognizable, classic songs, done so well and danced so athletically that this musical can engage an action-film fan. Bob Fosse's trademark choreography shines. pCheck out two numbers danced by the late, underused, and underrated Carol Haney, who performs amazing feats for "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway." Both Day and Raitt deliver lovely renditions of "Hey There." They're also supported by a great cast that includes, in addition to Haney, a slyly coy Reta Shaw and a dynamic Eddie Foy Jr. I--N.F. Mendoza/I
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 Doris Day in a pajama-factory musical. February 25, 2004
James McDonald (Lancaster, California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very seldom seen Doris Day film. This one is a musical in color. Unusual and perhaps unattractive to watch because it is set in a shirt pajama-making factory. Doris Day plays Babe Williams. She is the tough-cookie that's part of the grievence committee and goes by the rule book. After having to get both sides of the story after two men had a fight, the workers tease her that she will fall in love with the man she dislikes. But if you know any Doris Day film, she will be in love soon.I liked the railroad lot set, though and nighttime rain through the window is a nice shot. Not one of my favorite Doris Day films. May I suggest Billy Rose's Jumbo?
perfect except for doris February 9, 2004
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This amazing dvd is wonderful, put the overly peppy and smiley Doris Day is atrocious! Why could they not have put Janis Paige-The original broadway Babe- in the picture!
 I GOT STEAM HEAT November 20, 2003
Guy De Federicis (east of here)
The pajama factory setting is a little awkward and it doesn't really jive with the spirited song and dance numbers, which are constatly splendid. When the whole factory goes on a company picnic, you know this Broadway musical longs to be as big as Oklahoma!, but is constrained by the very little framework of a labor dispute in a clothing factory. Still, you may be surprised to find the host of wonderful recognizable songs that originated from this musical, the cast is exceptional, and if you like Doris Day, well, you may find yourself in 'que-sera-sera' heaven.
 THE COLOR IS SPECTACULAR!!! September 6, 2003
Coleen (Down in the alley)
I can't understand why this DVD doesn't rate a total 5 stars here! It's one of the best DVDs I have because it looks absolutely dazzling, the songs are great, the plot is silly - but so what?, the love story is great, the chemistry between John Raitt and Doris Day is out of this world, the extra on the DVD is superb (an outtake from the film of Doris singing a song that was dropped from the film!)...I can't get enough of this DVD! It should win awards for picture quality! If I wanted to sell someone on DVDs in general, I'd pick this DVD as evidence of their superiority over videos. And whatta FUN film!!
Doris is the reason to watch July 20, 2003
jon sieruga (Redlands, CA USA)
Despite having most the players from the Tony-winning Broadway musical intact, the reason to watch the movie-version of The Pajama Game is Doris Day. With her no-nonsense bob and freckly-sunniness, she lights up this stale plot about trouble within a pajama factory. Bob Fosse helped with the dance numbers, but his distinct talents are in evidence on only one number(Steam Heat, which is great but looks a little out of place in these old-fashioned surroundings). Movie doesn't pop or sizzle, it could use more movement and jazzy interaction, but when it does contain these elements, it feels very fresh and featherweight. And, as always, Doris makes the most of it. B-
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