MAME
- For the arcade emulator, see MAME.
Auntie Mame is an autobiographical novel written by Patrick Dennis (1921 - 1976, born in Chicago as Edward Everett Tanner, III) about his relationship with his crazy aunt who raised him.
The novel was adapted for the stage by authors Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, based on Patrick Dennis's novel.
Mame, a Broadway musical adapation of the play, was produced in 1966 with book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. It ran in New York from 31 October, 1956 - 28 June, 1958. It was revived in 1983 starring Angela Lansbury, who had originated the title role.
In 1966 both Bobby Darin and Louis Armstrong got into the United States and Canada hit charts with cover records of the musical's title song.
There have been two movie adaptations of the story:
- Auntie Mame is a 1958 film which tells the story of a young boy who is put into the care of his crazy aunt. It stars Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Roger Smith, Peggy Cass and Jan Handzlik. The movie was adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green from the non-musical play, and directed by Morton DaCosta. It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Rosalind Russell), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Peggy Cass), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White or Color, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Film Editing and Best Picture.
