The Pajama Game

…or Leave Me (1955), and The Pajama Game (1957). Her screen persona, that of an intelligent, wholesome woman of unfailing optimism and understated strength of character, came to epitomize the ideal American woman of the 1950s. Day went on to star in a string of sophisticated sex comedies, notably Teacher’s…

…several of his plays, including The Pajama Game (1957) and Damn Yankees (1958). He published his autobiography, Mister Abbott, in 1963 and remained active on the New York theatrical scene into the 1990s.

…a freelance producer, Donen codirected The Pajama Game (1957) with George Abbott, who had overseen the stage musical on which the film was based. Doris Day starred as the head of the grievance committee in a pajama factory whose workers are about to go on strike. The film’s delightful score…