Auntie Mame
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Patrick Dennis |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Vanguard Press |
Publication date | January 21, 1955[1] |
| Media type | Print (hardback and paperback) |
| Pages | 280 |
| Followed by | Around the World with Auntie Mame |
Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade is a 1955 novel by American author Patrick Dennis chronicling the madcap adventures of a boy, Patrick, growing up as the ward of his Aunt Mame Dennis, the sister of his dead father.
The book is often described as having been inspired by Dennis' real-life eccentric aunt, Marion Tanner,
In 1958, Dennis wrote a sequel titled Around the World with Auntie Mame.
Stage adaptations
The novel was adapted for the stage by
In 1966, a musical version of the story, titled
Film adaptations
In December 1958, a
In 1974, the musical version was made into a film of the same title starring Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur (reprising her stage role), and Robert Preston. This film was a failure at the box office—despite breaking attendance records during its Radio City Music Hall run—and critics generally panned it for Ball's singing ability and thought she was not up to the part (she was 62 years old).
Re-issues
In September 2001, the book was re-released in paperback by Broadway Books, an imprint of Random House.
In 2009, the Italian publisher Adelphi re-released the book, which had been out of print for many years in its Italian translation, under the title Zia Mame; the book reached the top spot on Italian bestseller lists and stayed there for many weeks, an unusual performance for a re-release.[7]
References
- ^ "List of the Books Coming Out Today". The New York Times: 21. January 21, 1955.
- ^ "MARION TANNER, KNOWN AS MODEL FOR 'MAME' (Published 1985)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2023-04-10.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ Beatrice Lillie was the replacement for Greer Garson (Broadway and London)
Beatrice Lillie – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB
Greer Garson – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB - ^ Auntie Mame at the Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
- ^ "Auntie Mame – Broadway Play – 1958-1958 Tour | IBDB".
- ^ "SAP NetWeaver Portal". Ibuk.it. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
External links
- Auntie Mame at the Internet Broadway Database (1956 non-musical play starring Rosalind Russell)
- Mame at the Internet Broadway Database (1966 musical play starring Angela Lansbury)
- The Classic New York of Mame Dennis
- Walking Off the Big Apple: A Strolling Guide to New York City