Editing Auntie Mame (section)

==Film adaptations==
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In December 1958, a [[Auntie Mame (film)|film of the same title]] based on the play was released by [[Warner Brothers]] with Russell, Shimoda, Handzlik and Cass reprising their roles.<ref name=":0" /> Russell and Cass were both nominated for an [[Academy Award]], and Russell won a [[Golden Globe]] for her portrayal.

In 1974, the musical version was made into a [[Mame (film)|film of the same title]] starring [[Lucille Ball]], Bea Arthur (reprising her stage role), and [[Robert Preston (actor)|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).