# Kiss Me Kate (1953)

> A lavish MGM musical turns a divorced theatrical couple's backstage quarrels into a sparkling battle of the sexes both onstage and off.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21742

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance
- Director: George Sidney
- Cast: Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Keenan Wynn, Bobby Van, Tommy Rall, James Whitmore, Kurt Kasznar
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045963/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, buoyant, romantic, classic movie night, musical marathon

## Synopsis

A musical comedy where love and rivalry take center stage amidst the chaos of showbiz.

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