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Mame (1974)

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Reviews Counted:6

Fresh:5

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Average Rating:8.3/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 12 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: Lucille Ball stars as Auntie Mame, an eccentric and wealthy woman who teaches her young orphaned nephew how to live life to the fullest. Based on the popular stage play. Featured songs include... Lucille Ball stars as Auntie Mame, an eccentric and wealthy woman who teaches her young orphaned nephew how to live life to the fullest. Based on the popular stage play. Featured songs include "Mame," "If He Walked Into My Life," and "We Need a Little Christmas." [More]

Starring: Lucille Ball, Beatrice Arthur, Robert Preston, Jane Connell

Starring: Lucille Ball, Beatrice Arthur, Robert Preston, Jane Connell, Ned Wertimer, Bruce Davison, Joyce Van Patten, Don Porter

Director: Gene Saks

Director: Gene Saks
Producer: Robert Fryer, James Cresson
Screenwriter: Paul Zindel
Composer: Ralph Burns

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narfinriel5/13/09
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Michael G.2/18/09
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Mame would have to be my favourite movie of all time. It is a light hearted musical with very... More
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decoandrew1/22/08
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I don't know why it took so long for this movie to make it to DVD, but it's long overdue! I... More
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starlett20054/4/07
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I admit that Lucille Ball was mis-cast in this role but she never was a singer. On the other... More
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IT'S A SHAME LUCILLE BALL GOT INVOLVED IN THIS FILM, BECAUSE IT IS A BLACK MARK ON HER LONG... More
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derekpreston4/26/04
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FOR SHEER CORNY ENJOYMENT I GIVE THIS MOVIE 10POINTS. More
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