Product ReviewsAuntie Mame (DVD, 1958)

Rosalind Russell is a goddess!

There are certain roles that are inextricably linked to their portrayors. Bela Lugosi as Dracula, Yul Brynner as The King of Siam, Ethel Merman as Madame Rose, and, of course, Rosalind Russell as Auntie Mame. Rosalind Russell was, in my opinion, a class act. The lady had style, warmth, modesty, and a great acting talent, particularly in comedy, especially the fast-talking kind. Sure, she had some career misfires, such as her unconvincing Jewish mama in "A Majority of One", and her "slumming society dame" Madame Rose in "Gypsy", but Roz reigned supreme in comedies such as "The Women", "His Girl Friday", and, of course, "Auntie Mame" which, having created it on Broadway, it became HER signature role. Her performance is recorded for generations to come in this delighful film. Also on hand from the original Broadway cast are Peggy Cass as the frumpy, would-be butterfly Miss Gooch, and Jan Handzlik as 9-year-old Patrick Dennis, who comes to live with his madcap aunt. Add to this the fabulous, acid-tongued Coral Browne (she would become, years later, Mrs. Vincent Price!), handsome and appealing Patric Knowles and Forrest Tucker (who is extremely charming in this, possibly his best role), showbiz vets Fred Clark, Lee Patrick and Willard Waterman as Mame's snobbish betes noirs, and the largely unsung Joanna Barnes as grown-up Patrick's unbearable, shallow fiance. Her performance, replete with annoying, Gloria Vanderbilt-like accent, is one of those great performances where you laugh at her and despise her at the same time. The costumes, by Orry-Kelly, are superb - classy/crazy creations that are beautiful as well as mad.Read full review...

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If good is in your heart, show it in a way that defines who you are.

Auntie Mame is one of my very favorite characters. Even though I don't have the money she has, it's her upbeat, free-spirit personality that I can easily identify with. Her presence is known and either admired or shunned by whoever is lucky enough to be around her. The best part is that she doesn't care. She is who she is. My two grandchildren call me Mame. I picked this instead of the traditional names for grandmothers because I have always aspired to emulate her great attributes and sense of self. In addition to her magnetic personality, the movie was wonderful! I gave it to my daughter for a Christmas Stocking present.Read full review...

Live, Live, Live!

If we all had the values of Mame this world would be a far, far better place to live. This movie should be a must for every child so they understand how to live instead of having braces on their brains!Read full review...

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A Wonderful movie

It’s like stepping back into my childhood, watching a beloved movie. Only now I watch it with my children. Auntie Mame is a wonderful lively lady. Always up to mischief.

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Great entertainment

This is Rosalind Russell's tour de force. The script, picture quality and sound are faultless, too.

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Auntie Mame.

Received dvd this morning. Great condition. Have always loved this movie!

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Auntie mame

Rosalind Russell is awesome. I loved this film many years ago when I first saw it. Styli love it and Ms. Russell.

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Auntie Mame

This is a Great movie the DVD IS GREAT it works fine I Love watching it when I can

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Great movie

I love this movie. It's funny and has you on the edge of your seat wondering what she will do next. Love all the characters in the movie and especially the butler in it. He is a trip.

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Good movie but not what I was looking for.

Well, I was looking for the movie with the song we need another Christmas right this very moment and this wasn't it. It is very entertaining but not what I wanted for the moment. My memory of old is failing me., unfortunately.Read full review...

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