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Film · 10 connectionsMame 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.
Directed byMorton DaCosta
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1974 · 131 min · Comedy
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