But Darling, I'm Your Auntie Mame!: The Amazing History of the World's Favorite Madcap Aunt

by Richard Tyler Jordan

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An industry insider provides an engaging and amusing historical look at the makings of the legendary, fictional character of Auntie Mame, and the impact it has had on numerous lives and careers, including such celebrities as Rosalind Russell, Angela Lansbury, and Lucille Ball.

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etxgardener 1,048 reviews

Auntie Mame is one of my favorite characters in literature and if you're a fan of the theater & movies, you'll enjoy this insider's look into how the play, movie, & musicals were made from the book.

Aug 2, 2013

mgkbus 16 reviews

The book about Mame Dennis in all of her permutations with behind-the-scenes stories and juicy tidbits! Introduction by Jerry Herman

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