Die tolle Tante (1958)
60KDie tolle Tante: 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.
“Rosalind Russell -IS- Auntie Mame and there is no doubt in my mind that she being cast in the role was a perfect choice. I read Dennisu0026#39; book and I have to stress that anyone who loves this film but who has not read the book should read it. I think they did a great job in adapting the novel to film although I could imagine the great temptation to include the very racy parts of the novel. If they did include them, the u0026quot;Gu0026quot; rating would probably have needed to be changed to u0026quot;Ru0026quot;. One of my favorite lines in the film is delivered so expertly by actress Coral Browne (Vera Charles), who upon being wakened out of a drunken sleep (with bottle still in hand) looks out the window at the sun and says u0026quot;Ohhh—that moon is brightu0026quot;. Another favorite line delivered by Russell (in Mameu0026#39;s comment about Vera Charlesu0026#39; phony English accent) u0026quot;When your from Pittsburgh, you have to do somethingu0026quot;. Rosalind Russell brought such magic to the character of Auntie Mame so much so, that I wish I had an Aunt like her. Auntie Mame helps stress the point to appreciate diversity in life and to live life to the fullest. I have often chosen to watch my copy of this film when feeling low and I can tell you it is a spirit lifter.”
