George Sidney brings to gorgeous big-screen life the rowdy career of backwoods sharp-shooter Annie Oakley (Hutton), who soared to fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and tamed the heart and holster of rival Frank Butler (Keel).

Irving Berlin's immortal musical had a sensational run on Broadway in the 40s, but MGM's lavish full-color production, originally slated for Judy Garland, remains memorable thanks to Hutton's fiery, sparkling turn as Oakley. Keel is great, too, playing the pistol-packing ladykiller and unrepentant chauvinist whom Annie challenges to a shooting match. “There's No Business Like Show Business” is the film's signature theme, but the witty wordplay of Berlin numbers like “You Can't Get a Man With a Gun” and the cheeky “Anything I Can Do” are every bit as pleasing. Fire up “Annie”!