Well, I am going to go against the grain here and say that, while Lucille Ball was 63 when this was filmed, it really doesn't detract from the movie. Yes, they had to limit her dance steps, etc., but they gained some wonderfully delivered humour.
As an example, Bosom Buddies is hilariously funny, with some biting humour between Mame and Vera (Bea Arthur) that is wonderfully delivered. Lucille could deliver lines with such droll humour!
On top of that, Robert Preston is wonderful, as always. The musical has some really good songs and set piece numbers. The showstopper, of course, being the superbly choreographed and shot title number, Mame, just after the hunt.
I really do think people should view the movie in a more favourable light and it's current rating (5.9) is an insult!
As an example, Bosom Buddies is hilariously funny, with some biting humour between Mame and Vera (Bea Arthur) that is wonderfully delivered. Lucille could deliver lines with such droll humour!
On top of that, Robert Preston is wonderful, as always. The musical has some really good songs and set piece numbers. The showstopper, of course, being the superbly choreographed and shot title number, Mame, just after the hunt.
I really do think people should view the movie in a more favourable light and it's current rating (5.9) is an insult!
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