Category Archives: Mae West
The Heat’s On (1943)
“Doesn’t your conscience ever bother you?” The Heat’s On (AKA Tropicana) is a sly knock at censorship and how it affects the entertainment industry. Broadway legend Fay Lawrence (Mae West) is in Indiscretions–a show that’s destined to flop–until producer Tony … Continue reading
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She Done Him Wrong (1933)
“There was a time I didn’t know where my next husband was coming from.” Lady Lou (Mae West) is the diamond covered singer kept by shady saloon owner Gus Jordan (Noah Beery). Lou’s boudoir–her lair full of imported French furniture–is … Continue reading
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I’m No Angel (1933)
“It’s not the men in your life that count. It’s the life in your men.” In I’m No Angel Tira (Mae West) is a circus performer who catapults to fame with a lion tamer act on Broadway. The boldness of … Continue reading
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My Little Chickadee (1940)
“I generally avoid temptation unless I can’t resist it.” Teaming sexpot Mae West with comedian W.C. Fields results in an incongruous–but winning combination in the 1940 western film My Little Chickadee. Mae West plays Flower Belle–a woman whose behaviour is … Continue reading
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Goin’ To Town (1935)
“Don’t think I worked in Tijuana for nothing.” Goin’ to Town is one of Mae West’s funnier films. She plays Cleo Borden–a former saloon girl who strikes it rich after the death of her fiance, Buck Gonzales (Fred Kohler). Cleo … Continue reading
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Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It by Mae West
“Sometimes it seems to me, I’ve known so many men that the FBI ought to come to me first to compare fingerprints.” It was Mae West month around here, and to top off watching my favourite sexpot’s films, I decided … Continue reading
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Belle of the Nineties (1934)
“Some of the wildest men make the best pets.” In Belle of the Nineties, Mae West plays Ruby Carter–a singer whose romance with boxer, the Tiger Kid (Roger Pryor) ends abruptly and badly. Ruby leaves for New Orleans and begins … Continue reading
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Sextette (1978)
“How many honeymoons have you had?” Mae West was in her mid 80s when she made Sextette–a musical based on one of her many plays. Mae West–one of the greatest sex symbols in the history of cinema–plays famous actress Marlo … Continue reading
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Every Day’s a Holiday (1937)
“I’m so temperamental, I upset myself.” In Every Day’s a Holiday, it’s Old New York, 1899. Con woman/vaudeville actress Peaches O’Day (Mae West) is arrested 25 times within a short period of time. Her specialty is selling the Brooklyn Bridge … Continue reading
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Night After Night (1932)
“Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie.” Ex-Boxer Joe Anton (George Raft) runs a successful speakeasy. Now that he’s hit the good times, he’s turned his ambitions towards high society. Joe is captivated by a lonely, high class … Continue reading
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