Auntie Mame (1958)

Ceremony Year: 1959Category: Best PictureReleased: 1958

Nominated Talent & Credits

Warner Bros.— Warner Bros.

Synopsis / Overview

Mame Dennis, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father dies. Conflict ensues when the executor of the father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school.

Historical Academy Record

BEST MOTION PICTURE — 31st Academy Awards (1959)

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