Auntie Mame

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Auntie Mame

Released Dec 27, 1958

2h 23m

Comedy

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

Goatdog's Movies

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 18, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

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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

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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

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Jonathan C

Witty...charming....feel-good....fast-talking.......

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Alec B

Goofy, but Rosalind Russell's performance is comedic gold.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Jerry R

Brilliant dialogue, delivered brilliantly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/28/23

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Stephanie H

One of my all time favorite films. Stellar performances from the entire cast! Rosalind Russell is a gem in this film. Colorful, witty, clever, and side splitting hilarity fills this film. A definite must watch for any film lover.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/23

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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

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Morton DaCosta

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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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