She Done Him Wrong

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She Done Him Wrong

Released Jan 27, 1933

1h 6m

Comedy

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Burlesque barroom singer Lady Lou (Mae West) knows everyone in town, especially the men. Unfortunately, her convict ex-boyfriend Chick Clark (Owen Moore) is the jealous type and vows violence against her if she behaves unfaithfully while he's in prison. To make matters worse, Lou's boss, Gus Jordan (Noah Beery Sr.), secretly runs a prostitution and counterfeiting ring, and the director of the city mission next door is actually a federal agent (Cary Grant). What's a girl to do?

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Critics Consensus

She Done Him Wrong, but putting Cary Grant and Mae West together is pretty much nothing but right.

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Philip K. Scheuer

Los Angeles Times

It is a rough, raucous, bawdy picture, Frankily and Johnnily prurient but so vitalized, so authoritatively and effectively staged and acted, that it becomes one of the more exciting exhibits of recent weeks.

Apr 15, 2024

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Irene Thirer

New York Daily News

Lots of action, much colorful background, tough-mug acting and snappy direction by Lowell Sherman -- plus songs by Mae, warbled in her inimitable manner -- make She Done Him Wrong strong for the box-office.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 15, 2024

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THR Staff

The Hollywood Reporter

Some folks may object to this one on the ground that the "garbage has been piled too high" -- BUT it is plenty funny. Mae West's first starring film is steeped in sin and sex -- but, boys and girls, the laughs are there.

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Charles Aaronson

Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald)

The picture has been extremely well mounted, the atmosphere of the period and the surroundings appearing definitely authentic, and, in common with reproductions of that period, always appealing.

Apr 15, 2024

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Picture Parade

Motion Picture Magazine

Whatever you may think of the sensational career of the heroine with her gowns, parasols, jewels and drooping glances you will cheer the presence of Mae West's colorful personality in the movies.

Apr 15, 2024

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P.S. Harrison

Harrison's Reports

Mae West is in a class by herself, since she can do and say vulgar things, sing ribald songs, and still not be particularly offensive because of her likeable personality. As for the story, one should not take it seriously if one hopes to be entertained.

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Kyle M

Boldly written capability certainly housed an impressionable mere showcase for Mae West and charismatic breakthrough for Cary Grant with occasional humor as this otherwise took an advantage of low, dated standards that uneventfully relied on its lesser star power. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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David F

This racy old film benefits from Mae West’s magnetic screen presence, stylized way of speaking, and hilarious, bawdy dialogue. But it’s also got a complex plot with a bunch of characters and twists that grow tiresome.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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ChrisCSH H

She done him wrong moves along at a very quick pace and for a best picture nominee it is one of the shortest. The picture has some very good editing and great direction with iconic singing and glamorous dresses from the marvelous Mae West, and the very suave and Debbonaire attitude of Cary Grant. She done him wrong might not be the best of the best picture nominees, but it certainly is a memorable one thanks to Mae West and Cary Grant. The film is very entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Leaburn O

The shortest ever runtime for a Best Picture nominee but arguably overstayed its welcome. The corny accents of Mae West and Carey Grant were bad but the general incoherence of the plot didn’t help. A plot of pre code racy innuendo but this still hasn’t aged too well. Watched on Internet Archive.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Blobbo X

It's a 100 year old relic say Blobbo, 10 years from now.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/23

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Audience Member

This is one of those quick black and white movies that entertains as well as shows a little naughtiness. This film saved Paramount Studios when they were having financial woes. It's a reproduction of a Broadway play called Diamond Lil. Cary Grant also played in this movie alongside star Mae West.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Synopsis

Burlesque barroom singer Lady Lou (Mae West) knows everyone in town, especially the men. Unfortunately, her convict ex-boyfriend Chick Clark (Owen Moore) is the jealous type and vows violence against her if she behaves unfaithfully while he's in prison. To make matters worse, Lou's boss, Gus Jordan (Noah Beery Sr.), secretly runs a prostitution and counterfeiting ring, and the director of the city mission next door is actually a federal agent (Cary Grant). What's a girl to do?

Director: Lowell Sherman
Producer: William LeBaron
Screenwriter: Mae West, Harvey F. Thew, John Bright
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 1933, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 6m

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