The Hostess With The Mostest!

Last night I had a unique experience that I never thought I would have while vacation in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Last night a friend of mine invited me over to watch a DVD of Call Me Madam, the 1953 20th Century Fox film based on the Irving Berlin musical of the same name, starring Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, George Sanders and Vera-Ellen. What an amazing film musical, with brilliant musical numbers staged by the extraordinary Robert Alton, a brilliant score by Berlin featuring such hits as "The Hostess With The Mostest", "You're Just In Love" and "The Best Thing For You Would Be Me" and a fantastic script delivered wonderfully by all the stars, and expertly directed by Walter Lang.

A true treat for anyone, even if you don't like film musicals.

This musical has only now been released on DVD and hadn't been available before on VHS either..due to the rights being tied up by the Berlin estate.

It's worth checking out 52 years later..it's a classic!