Auntie Mame
starring: Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Fred Clark, Patrick Knowles
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An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his fathers estate objects to the aunts lifestyle.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 04/05/2005Starring: Forrest Tucker Fred ClarkRun time: 143 minutesRating: NrDirector: Morton Dacosta
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Remember darlings, "Life's a banquet, and most suckers are starving to death." That tag line sums up this exuberant and immensely amusing 1958 comedy that can be seen repeatedly, as it never grows stale. Rosalind Russell plays the flamboyant aunt who takes in poor, orphaned Patrick, played with sophisticated ease by Jan Handzlik. Mame, all glitter and martinis, raises her nephew in a world filled with acceptance and her oddball literati friends. Nothing is too bohemian. This unfolds in colorful episodic segments that allow us to watch Patrick grow as Mame oversees his unusual upbringing while she juggles a few spouses and an extended household. Russell, who created the title role for the stage, simply shines. She is bright and brassy, but never goes too far over the top. Peggy Cass is a comedic delight as her befuddled secretary, and Coral Browne brings class to the production as her best friend. This was based on the exuberant stage play, which in turn was based on Patrick Dennis's humorous, bittersweet novel. The screen version was written by the clever duo of Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Not to be confused with the pathetically lackluster musical version starring Lucille Ball (1974), simply entitled Mame. --Rochelle O'Gorman
An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his fathers estate objects to the aunts lifestyle.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 04/05/2005Starring: Forrest Tucker Fred ClarkRun time: 143 minutesRating: NrDirector: Morton Dacosta
Amazon.com:
Remember darlings, "Life's a banquet, and most suckers are starving to death." That tag line sums up this exuberant and immensely amusing 1958 comedy that can be seen repeatedly, as it never grows stale. Rosalind Russell plays the flamboyant aunt who takes in poor, orphaned Patrick, played with sophisticated ease by Jan Handzlik. Mame, all glitter and martinis, raises her nephew in a world filled with acceptance and her oddball literati friends. Nothing is too bohemian. This unfolds in colorful episodic segments that allow us to watch Patrick grow as Mame oversees his unusual upbringing while she juggles a few spouses and an extended household. Russell, who created the title role for the stage, simply shines. She is bright and brassy, but never goes too far over the top. Peggy Cass is a comedic delight as her befuddled secretary, and Coral Browne brings class to the production as her best friend. This was based on the exuberant stage play, which in turn was based on Patrick Dennis's humorous, bittersweet novel. The screen version was written by the clever duo of Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Not to be confused with the pathetically lackluster musical version starring Lucille Ball (1974), simply entitled Mame. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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- Fun with an eccentric aunt
This is a wonderful film and has long been one of my favorites.Rosalind Russell gives a classic performance as Mame Dennis in the film version of the play that later was used to create the musical "Mame".The film runs the gamut from wacky comedy to some wonderful pathos as Mame takes over the raising of Patrick, her orphaned nephew.I've always gotten a special kick out of the scenes between the young boy and Mame, they are so well played and have a special magic all their own.More than a ... Read More
Rating: - A bit of Sunshine in a Box
I had an Auntie Mame in my life and before she died recently I gave her a copy of this movie and we watched it together and laughed and reminisced together and just enjoyed the movie and each other's company.Then she was gone.I'll always treasure that day and the memories I made with my Auntie Mame.Don't pass up an opportunity to enjoy true entertainment - and have a few tissues handy too!
Rating: - Auntie Mame
This entertainment was indeed magic, great humour and acting, with
excellent creativity, colourful and bobmbastic ("Life is a banquet")
and the whole story had GREAT HEART! Would have prefered full screen.
Rating: - wonderful seller!
this movie is classic and i thank this seller for having it, sending it promptly and in such good condition.thanks a million, would patronize your business again and again!
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- Roz In Drag As Bette Davis?
I liked this movie as a kid, and I read the book fairly recently, which I still like; but for some time, this movie has seemed like a fish too odd for a market (And yes, the Lucille Ball version is even worse!!!).I am most certainly out of the pond on this one.The movie unfolds like a play, it goes to black at the end of many scenes, and Rosalind Russell plays the part with a manic energy of a drag queen on the stage of an elegant piano bar; like there's no one else up on stage with her, save ... Read More
- Fun with an eccentric auntThis is a wonderful film and has long been one of my favorites.Rosalind Russell gives a classic performance as Mame Dennis in the film version of the play that later was used to create the musical "Mame".The film runs the gamut from wacky comedy to some wonderful pathos as Mame takes over the raising of Patrick, her orphaned nephew.I've always gotten a special kick out of the scenes between the young boy and Mame, they are so well played and have a special magic all their own.More than a ... Read More
- A bit of Sunshine in a BoxI had an Auntie Mame in my life and before she died recently I gave her a copy of this movie and we watched it together and laughed and reminisced together and just enjoyed the movie and each other's company.Then she was gone.I'll always treasure that day and the memories I made with my Auntie Mame.Don't pass up an opportunity to enjoy true entertainment - and have a few tissues handy too!
- Auntie MameThis entertainment was indeed magic, great humour and acting, with
excellent creativity, colourful and bobmbastic ("Life is a banquet")
and the whole story had GREAT HEART! Would have prefered full screen.
- wonderful seller!this movie is classic and i thank this seller for having it, sending it promptly and in such good condition.thanks a million, would patronize your business again and again!
- Roz In Drag As Bette Davis?I liked this movie as a kid, and I read the book fairly recently, which I still like; but for some time, this movie has seemed like a fish too odd for a market (And yes, the Lucille Ball version is even worse!!!).I am most certainly out of the pond on this one.The movie unfolds like a play, it goes to black at the end of many scenes, and Rosalind Russell plays the part with a manic energy of a drag queen on the stage of an elegant piano bar; like there's no one else up on stage with her, save ... Read More
