I finally saw this. Yes, I purchased yet another movie without having seen it. I knew about it, of course. And despite the disappointing ending in which Annie, as in Oakley, throws a shooting match to win the affections of the big conceited baby, I mean, sharpshooter Frank Butler, I sure did love it! This movie is funny, and I just didn't realize how many songs I knew. I bought the movie because I might be using a couple of the songs to audition on, and I don't like to buy soundtracks without having seen the show and/or movie first. I'm a big fan of context, and I don't want to build up a picture in my mind only to be disappointed or surprised by the real thing.
"There's no business like showbusiness."
Annie Oakley would still be a fun part to play because she's strong, funny, good at what she does, and she shows the boys up at least at the outset. I guess you could consider the shooting match throw to be a commentary on the relationships between men and women, particularly in 1950. Hmm. Just like the film's portrayal of Indians, which I imagine would not be so kosher today.
Unlike Oklahoma, I'm glad I bought this one, though. I will probably watch it again because it made me smile. I would probably rate it an 8 out of 10 (minor flaws per the above), but old movies, especially movie musicals, I just like to enjoy without being too critical. Most of them are still better than a lot of the not so goodness that gets made lately. This one was just fun to watch, the songs are classic, and I highly recommend it.