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Auntie Mame

Play trailer Poster for Auntie Mame Released Dec 27, 1958 2h 23m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mame Dennis (Rosalind Russell), a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick (Jan Handzlik/Roger Smith) after his wealthy father dies. Mr. Babcock (Fred Clark), Patrick's assigned executor, objects to Mame's unconventional way of living and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school. As Mame and Patrick grow closer, Mr. Babcock tries to discipline Patrick and threatens to separate the two if Mame does not comply with his wishes.
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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 4/5 Mar 24, 2005 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The story keeps shifting around from place to place and event to event, appearing as if the plot is made up on the spot; the film feels comprised of an improvisational, unorthodox series of vignettes. Rated: 5/10 Sep 22, 2022 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Rosalind Russell turns in a flamboyant but beautifully controlled performance in the Hollywood version of the stage triumph. Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Charles Mudede The Stranger (Seattle, WA) To this day, I still regard Auntie Mame as one of the highest of achievements of that very American decade. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review Michael W. Phillips, Jr. Goatdog's Movies Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Base on a book and Broadway play, the movie is still too theatrical due to Da Costa's mediocre helming, but it's a great, campy and colorful showcase for comedienne Rosalind Russell in her best-known role which she had originated on stage. Rated: B- Mar 9, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Russ G Too long and the Forest Tucker character is tiresome. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Gorptholemew T 🍀 5.8/10 He’s names bad cock 😏. This film gets quite muddled with the story not to mention the overly long runtime. But it dose make up for it with great sets and nice 50s comfort. Grade B- Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Jonathan C Witty...charming....feel-good....fast-talking....... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Alec B Goofy, but Rosalind Russell's performance is comedic gold. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Jerry R Brilliant dialogue, delivered brilliantly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/23 Full Review David K This is a terrific movie. I had seen this when I was a kid and thought it was "stupid". Now, at 67, I watched again for the first time in years, decades really. What a well-scripted movie. Few could toss out the one-liners with the skill of Rosalind Russell. And, again, the script by the great team of Betty Comden and Adolph Green really showcases their skills. Fun time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Morton DaCosta

Director

Rosalind Russell

Mame Dennis

Forrest Tucker

Beauregard Burnside

Coral Browne

Vera Charles

Fred Clark

Dwight Babcock

Roger Smith

Patrick Dennis (older)

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Synopsis Mame Dennis (Rosalind Russell), a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick (Jan Handzlik/Roger Smith) after his wealthy father dies. Mr. Babcock (Fred Clark), Patrick's assigned executor, objects to Mame's unconventional way of living and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school. As Mame and Patrick grow closer, Mr. Babcock tries to discipline Patrick and threatens to separate the two if Mame does not comply with his wishes.
Director
Morton DaCosta
Producer
Morton DaCosta
Screenwriter
Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Patrick Dennis, Jerome Lawrence
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 27, 1958, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 31, 2007
Runtime
2h 23m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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