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She Done Him Wrong

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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. Apr 15, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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. Apr 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member This movie is known for Mae West having said the (often-misquoted) line, "Why don't you come up sometime and see me? I'm home every evening." It even won the award known as "Outstanding Production" for 1933, and it supposedly prompted the Hays Commission to crack down on movie standards. Based on the stage play "Diamond Lil", West plays the girlfriend of a criminal bar owner who has bought her expensive diamonds, but she has cheated on him with a variety of other men. One of them is none other than an undercover policeman who is after said bar owner. The movie had good potential for comedy or drama, but realizes neither. It is instead dull, and Mae West proved to be a weak performer and an even worse singer. Presumably she was more famous for being rebellious than for her talent. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review William L This film is entirely borne on the shoulders of Mae West. Her distinctive drawl, wry humor, and comedic timing are far and away the most memorable and enjoyable elements, but once the film switches from a lighthearted comedy based around West's Lady Lou to an undistinguished gangster drama-romance with a rather nonsensical ending, it loses steam fast. Grant is initially unrecognizable this early in his career with his schoolboy looks and gangly frame, and doesn't really carry the charisma that he would build his career off of. Still, this is the first film starring West that I've seen, and it makes me want to see more for her alone, hopefully other films featuring her incorporate a story that takes advantage of her unique strengths. (2.5/5) Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/21 Full Review steve d Nowhere near enough Grant to be fun. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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