Kiss Me Kate (1953)
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.
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Cast & Crew
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Lilli Vanessi 'Katherine' -
Fred Graham 'Petruchio' -
Lois Lane 'Bianca' -
Lippy -
'Gremio' -
Bill Calhoun 'Lucentio' -
Slug -
'Baptista' -
'Hortensio' -
Cole Porter -
Tex Callaway -
Ralph -
Paul -
Suzanne -
Specialty Dancer
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Director:
George SidneyWriters:
Dorothy Kingsley (screenplay), Sam Spewack (book), Bella Spewack (book)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
At the time he wrote this musical, Cole Porter was a person with disabilities and a wheelchair user with serious ongoing medical issues. His legs had been crushed in a riding accident when a horse fell on him.
Quotes
Bianca:
I was just saying "Thank you"!
Slug:
How do you suppose she says "You're welcome"?
Goofs
When Bianca is by the fountain, she is carrying a net which she tosses away. It lands to the right of the fountain. A few shots later the net is missing; a few shots after that, it has returned.
Alternate Versions
Originally filmed in 3-D (which explains why characters are constantly throwing things directly at the camera).
Soundtracks
Always True to You in My Fashion(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Sung by Ann Miller and Tommy Rall
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Musical | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
26 November 1953Language
English, French, Italian
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,981,000 (estimated)
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