Mame: Directed by Gene Saks. With Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston, Bruce Davison. Following the death of his father, an orphan is sent to live with his free-spirited aunt.

Mame (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

The 1960s Broadway musical was a smash hit for Angela Lansbury, but Lansbury wasn't a big enough name to star in a lavish film version of the musical. In 1974 there were probably a lot of "middle-aged" stars who could have put this over, but Mame was a …

Auntie Mame: Directed by Morton DaCosta. With Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Fred Clark. 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.

Lucille Ball was so dismayed at the harsh reaction the film received from the critics and its lackluster box office performance that she vowed never to make another film again. Even though she played Auntie Mame on stage, a part originally performed by Rosalind Russell , and had won a Tony award for her performance in the Broadway production in ...

The musical revolves around the antics of Mame Dennis, a fun-loving, wealthy eccentric with a flair for life and a razor-sharp wit. Her life is suddenly changed when she becomes the guardian of her late brother's only child, Patrick Dennis.

Mame : Could you be persuaded to have a drink, dear? Vera Charles : Well, maybe just a TINY triple! Young Patrick : Can I slide down the banister?

Mame: Directed by Gene Saks. With Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston, Bruce Davison. Following the death of his father, an orphan is sent to live with his free-spirited aunt.

Forget about the musical version (MAME) with Lucille Ball ( who is a great actress in her own right, but certainly not in the same ballpark with Ms. Russell). Third, it is not only funny, but heartwarming.

Angela Lansbury recalled her time when she was playing Mame on Broadway and was visited by Lucille Ball who told her she was amazing in the part, deserved all the honors she was receiving and was a shoo-in for the film version. Lansbury was very touched by this until she noticed Ball in the wings during her performance, taking notes.