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starring: Joanna Barnes, Henry Brandon, Coral Browne, Brook Byron, Peggy Cass
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780790737881
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Letterboxed, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0790737884
Label: Warner Bros. Pictures
Manufacturer: Warner Bros. Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Date: October 13, 1998
Running Time: 156 minutes
Sales Rank: 17208
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: December 27, 1958
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Editorial Review:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Another grrrreat movie!
I loved this movie and I was thrilled to get it. It was in perfect condition and arrived before the estimated delivery date! Thanks!
Rating: - The true Auntie Mame!
Mame Dennis takes her orphaned nephew on the ride of a lifetime in this often touching and always hilarious film! As the single uncle of an entire clan of (biological & non-biological) nephews & nieces, Auntie Mame is a great role model for Uncle Craigie! I try to teach my minions to "Live, Live, Live! Life's a Banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!"
Rating: - Great family movie (kids 9+)
Even though this movie is old, it is a classic containing love, warmth, friendship, and humor. Rosilind Russell is wonderful!
Rating: - Live! Live! Live!
This is one of my all-time favorite movies and a far superior movie to its musical counterpart MAME with Lucille Ball. It's a great movie for anyone who likes to veer off the mainstream. Rosalind Russell is wonderful as Auntie Mame who is always living life to the fullest no matter what difficult circumstances she may find herself in. That she is able to pass this positive attitude on to her nephew and her secretary is her great acheivement. This funny, touching movie is one I can and have watched ... Read More
Rating:  - Dah-link...what HAVE you got on????
OK...this is a near perfect film. By all means don't miss it.
But, as a costume designer, I must complain about the costumes. They are outrageous and lov-er-ly, but this film was made in 1958 and all the clothes are 1958....which would be OK if the actual story didn't take place from 1929 - 1941. Since the passage of time is so very important in this film, why did the designer ignore period styles? (They didn't in the dreary musical version) I don't care if it is super accurate or not, but ... Read More
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