She Done Him Wrong (1933) Reviews

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"I'm the finest woman who walked the streets," declares bejeweled, hip-swishing Lady Lou (Mae West) at the beginning of She Done Him Wrong. Lou works as a singer at the Gay Nineties saloon of Gus Jordan (Noah Beery Sr.), who plies her with diamonds to keep her by his side. She runs afoul of stalwart mission captain Cummings (Cary Grant), who warns her that she's on the road to perdition. Mae West's first starring film, She Done Him Wrong literally saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy. It would remain the best of her feature films, most of which were severely watered down by the Production Code (whose renewed stringency of 1933 was brought about in great part by West herself). She Done Him Wrong was based on West's own stage play, Diamond Lil, which ran on Broadway for 97 weeks. West sings "Frankie and Johnny," "I Like a Man Who Takes His Time," and ""I Wonder Where My Easy Rider's Gone."" ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Starring:: Mae West, Cary Grant, (more)

Director(s):: Lowell Sherman

Format(s):: DVD, (View All Versions)

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	Brenda C.

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If you like Mae West, you'll like this movie.

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	Joseph C.

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Impressed that Mae West is credited with the writing and production. Personally disappointed by shallow and sterile relationships, but this is filmmaking in the 30s. Her creative one-liners are better than her performances; she tries too hard to be sexy. Be sure to watch the cartoon "She Done Him Right." This was for kids?

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	Gary G.

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The story was so simple that it didn't work well, and I didn't like the ending. The presentation of the 1890s in this 1933 movie seemed very stereotypical, even though at the time there were people who actually remembered the 1890s. However, West is a blast, and the young Grant does a great job. The scene in which West pulls Grant forward and then opens the door in front of him is great. Lots of period music that you won't hear in any modern production. A few bad acting jobs. I liked the choice by writers of innuendo rather than direct raunch.

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