description Oklahoma! Overview
Oklahoma! is a 1955 musical film adapting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s acclaimed stage production. The story unfolds in rural Oklahoma during the 1900s, examining themes of love, rivalry, and community. Starring Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, and Rod Steiger, it remains a beloved classic appreciated by families and fans of historical musicals.
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info Oklahoma! Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1955 |
help Oklahoma! FAQ
Who are the main characters in the 1955 film Oklahoma!?
Shirley Jones plays farm girl Laurey Williams, Gordon MacRae plays cowboy Curly McLain, and Rod Steiger plays the threatening farmhand Jud Fry. The central conflict comes from Laurey's competing relationships with Curly and Jud.
Which Rodgers and Hammerstein songs appear in Oklahoma!?
The film includes songs such as "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" and "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top." It adapts the 1943 stage musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Was Oklahoma! filmed in a special widescreen format?
Yes. It was the first feature film photographed in the Todd-AO 70mm widescreen process, and it was also prepared in a CinemaScope version for standard theatrical distribution.
Who directed the 1955 Oklahoma! movie?
Fred Zinnemann directed the film, which was released in 1955. It was his only musical feature, and Shirley Jones made her film debut as Laurey.
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