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Auntie Mame | 
 enlarge | Actors: Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Fred Clark, Patrick Knowles
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.97
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Rating:  182 reviews
Sales Rank: 932
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 143
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: WARD11152D
ISBN: 0790765330
UPC: 085391115229
EAN: 9780790765334
ASIN: B00006FDCA
Theatrical Release Date: December 27, 1958
Release Date: October 1, 2002
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Product Description
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 Video Release Date: 04/05/2005 Starring: Forrest Tucker Fred Clark Run time: 143 minutes Rating: Nr Director: 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
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EXCELLENT December 22, 2008
One of my all time favorites. I recommend it to everyone, young or old. Amazon service was very good.
 Disappointing December 19, 2008
Once again I fly in the face of the majority. I find many problems with this film. Oh, I love Rosalind Russell and the rest of the cast. And I find it enlightening to see the sources for lines of dialogue and song cues (and even lyrics) that influenced the writing of the musical version, MAME. Obviously Jerry Herman paid close attention to the movie while writing the score. But Director Morton da Costa got a little carried away with his stagey gimmick of having scenes end with a fade out and a single spot on Rosalind Russell. He used this trick a lot in THE MUSIC MAN, too, though with less frequency and thus more taste. In fact, I recall only one scene that DIDN'T end this way. And his direction is rather too slow-paced and low-key for the madness of the story. Also, the character of the Japanese houseboy, Ito (Yuki Shimoda), is embarrassing. He's of the "giggling Asian," "Me come...me look...me go" school of acting, no doubt as he was directed. You'd think it was offensive even in 1958, but I suppose it wasn't. Now, it just doesn't make it.
Among the bonus features (sparse as they are) is a trailer for MAME, starring Lucille Ball and Robert Preston. This seems to be a rather odd choice. Does one really WANT to encourage comparisons between the two films? I think not. (MAME should be filmed again, by the team who did CHICAGO, and starring someone more suited -- age-wise -- to the lead than poor over-the-hill Lucy was at the time.)
Don't get me wrong: this isn't a BAD film at all, and some parts are wonderful. (The entire Upson clan is a hoot!) But in the hands of a better director, it could have been a classic. Oh, I suppose it IS a classic. But I don't think it deserves all those stars it could have earned.
An oldie but goodie October 28, 2008
What can I say...It is a classic and the DVD itself is of great quality
Another grrrreat movie! September 19, 2008
I loved this movie and I was thrilled to get it. It was in perfect condition and arrived before the estimated delivery date! Thanks!
The true Auntie Mame! September 18, 2008
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!"
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