
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death."
Directed by Gene Saks, Mame leans on a strong ensemble — Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1974.
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In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
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