As many of you know, I come from a theatre background. It's been in my blood since I was a wee little thing performing "Yes Jesus Loves Me" for my parent's party guests on the family home's fireplace hearth.
A few months ago I realized that I had never in my 50+ years seen the entire film "Auntie Mame"(1958). That's the non-musical version of of the musical stage show that was made into a movie called "Mame", starring Lucille Ball.
The film "Auntie Mame" stars legendary actress Rosalind Russell in the title role.
The film is based on the book, Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade by Patrick Dennis. It is a fictitious recounting of his life being raised by his Aunt named Mame.
Briefly, if you don't know the plot, a young recently orphaned boy is sent to live with his Aunt Mame. She is an 'eccentric free-spirited character' who lives her life on her own terms. Hilarity ensues as Patrick grows from boy to man.
Anyway, I finally got to see the entire film recently. I've always been a fan of the stage play based on this film and book, thought I've never really cared for the film of the musical play.
I think I know why now.
I can't really see anyone else playing the role of Mame besides Rosalind Russell-the person who stars in this non-musical version of the film.
Well, maybe no one else except me....... ;-)
I've always been a big fan of Ms. Russell's work. She was a hell of an actress! She was also a pretty awesome person too from what I've read.
So here's a clip from Auntie Mame(1958). I hope you enjoy it....
Sluggy
A few months ago I realized that I had never in my 50+ years seen the entire film "Auntie Mame"(1958). That's the non-musical version of of the musical stage show that was made into a movie called "Mame", starring Lucille Ball.
The film "Auntie Mame" stars legendary actress Rosalind Russell in the title role.
The film is based on the book, Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade by Patrick Dennis. It is a fictitious recounting of his life being raised by his Aunt named Mame.
Briefly, if you don't know the plot, a young recently orphaned boy is sent to live with his Aunt Mame. She is an 'eccentric free-spirited character' who lives her life on her own terms. Hilarity ensues as Patrick grows from boy to man.
Anyway, I finally got to see the entire film recently. I've always been a fan of the stage play based on this film and book, thought I've never really cared for the film of the musical play.
I think I know why now.
I can't really see anyone else playing the role of Mame besides Rosalind Russell-the person who stars in this non-musical version of the film.
Well, maybe no one else except me....... ;-)
I've always been a big fan of Ms. Russell's work. She was a hell of an actress! She was also a pretty awesome person too from what I've read.
So here's a clip from Auntie Mame(1958). I hope you enjoy it....
Sluggy
