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Auntie Mame (1958)

★ 7.9Approved143 minDirector: Morton DaCosta

1958 film

Auntie Mame is a 1958 American Technirama Technicolor comedy film based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Edward Everett Tanner III (under the pseudonym Patrick Dennis) and the 1956 play of the same name by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee. This film version stars Rosalind Russell and was directed by Morton DaCosta.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Auntie Mame about?
Auntie Mame (1958) — An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle.
Is Auntie Mame based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Auntie Mame scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.