She Done Him Wrong (1933)

Director:

Lowell Sherman

Writers:

Mae West (by)
Harvey F. Thew (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

9 February 1933 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | History | Musical | Romance

Plot:

New York singer and nightclub owner Lady Lou has more men friends than you can imagine, unfortunately...

Plot Keywords:

Captain | Singer | Stabbed In The Stomach | Mistress | Carriage

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins

Cast

Mae West	...	Lady Lou
Cary Grant	...	Captain Cummings
Owen Moore	...	Chick Clark
Gilbert Roland	...	Serge Stanieff
Noah Beery	...	Gus Jordan (as Noah Beery Sr.)
David Landau	...	Dan Flynn
Rafaela Ottiano	...	Russian Rita
Dewey Robinson	...	Spider Kane
Rochelle Hudson	...	Sally
Tammany Young	...	Chuck Connors
Fuzzy Knight	...	Rag Time Kelly
Grace La Rue	...	Frances
Robert Homans	...	Doheney (as Robert E. Homans)
Louise Beavers	...	Pearl
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ernie Adams	...	Man in Audience (uncredited)
Wade Boteler	...	Dan's Pal (uncredited)
Jack Carr	...	Patron Who Hits His Girl (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin	...	Street Cleaner (uncredited)
Mike Donlin	...	Tout (uncredited)
James Eagles	...	Pete (uncredited)
Harold Entwistle	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
Mary Gordon	...	Cleaning Lady (uncredited)
Aggie Herring	...	Mrs. Flaherty (uncredited)
Al Hill	...	Barfly (uncredited)
Arthur Housman	...	Hungry Barfly (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy	...	Big Bill - Bartender (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmar	...	Jacobson (uncredited)
Michael Mark	...	Janitor (uncredited)
Tom McGuire	...	Mike - Lou's Coachman (uncredited)
Frank Mills	...	Barfly (uncredited)
Frank Moran	...	Framed Convict (uncredited)
Lee Phelps	...	Waiter-Singer (uncredited)
Fred Santley	...	The Tenor (uncredited)
Billy B. Van	...	Pianist (uncredited)
Harry Wallace	...	Steak McGarry (uncredited)
Harry Warren	...	Waiter (uncredited)
Leo White	...	Pedestrian Tipping Hat to Lou (uncredited)

Directed by
Lowell Sherman

Writing credits
Mae West		(by)
Harvey F. Thew		(screenplay) (as Harvey Thew) and
John Bright		(screenplay)

Produced by
William LeBaron	....	associate producer (uncredited)

Original Music by
John Leipold		(uncredited)

Cinematography by
Charles Lang		(photographed by)

Film Editing by
Alexander Hall		(uncredited)

Casting by
Fred A. Datig		(uncredited)

Art Direction by
Robert Usher		(uncredited)

Costume Design by
Edith Head		(uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
James Dugan	....	assistant director (uncredited)

Sound Department
Harry Lindgren	....	recording engineer (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Elwood Bredell	....	still photographer (uncredited)
Robert Pittack	....	camera operator (uncredited)
Eugene Richee	....	still photographer (uncredited)
Cliff Shirpser	....	assistant camera (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Eugene Joseff	....	costume jeweller (uncredited)

Music Department
Ralph Rainger	....	music and lyrics by
Stephan Pasternacki	....	composer: stock music (uncredited)

Other crew
Robert M. Gillham	....	general press agent (uncredited)
Harold Hecht	....	choreographer (uncredited)
Arthur Lubin	....	assistant to producer (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Paramount Pictures (presents) (as Paramount Productions, Inc.)

Distributors

• Paramount Pictures (1933) (USA) (theatrical) (as Paramount Productions, Inc.)
• MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (USA) (TV)
• MCA/Universal Home Video (1992) (USA) (VHS)
• MCA/Universal Home Video (1993) (USA) (VHS) (For MCA Home Video)
• Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD)
• Epoca (????) (Argentina) (VHS)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

66 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Certification:

Finland:(Banned) | USA:Approved | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (re-rating) (2005) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Mae West and Rafaela Ottiano repeat their original stage roles from the play "Diamond Lil", although, in the film, Lil's name is changed to Lou.

Goofs:

Continuity: Gus and Lou talk about having gotten sally a job. Gus' hand is on the arm rest, but in the next shot he's lowering his hand from taking a drag on his cigarette.

Quotes:

Serge Stanieff:The men in my country go wild about women with yellow hair.
Lady Lou:I'm glad you told me. I wanna keep straight on my geography.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in What's the Matter with Helen? (1971)

Soundtrack:

Pop Goes the Weasel

She Done EVERYTHING RIGHT!

Well here it is…legendary blonde-bombshell Mae West's smash hit screen version of her smash hit stage play Diamond Lil! It is a fine film to be sure. This movie has been selected by the American Film Institute as one of the best black and white movies of all time (it has also been recognized by other organizations like-wise).

Mae is fantastic in this comedy/drama about the escapades of 'Lady Lou.' This movie was a HUGE success and saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy when it was released because it made so much money. It was also nominated for an Academy Award.

The movie features Cary Grant (this is the film that made him a star) and there is magic in the air when Grant and West get together. It is full of legendary Mae West one-liners. When Mae tells Cary to 'come up' and see her sometime there is electricity in the air!! Mae drips with diamonds, funny sayings (that have since became history), fabulous gowns and amusing situations.

Of course this movie is in black and white, which may make it less desirable to some people. I was a bit surprised by some of the comments here, considering the legendary, classic status of this film. It is in every way one of the ALL TIME film classics, and should be viewed as such. This is not just my opinion; it is considered one of the true classics of all time. I would definitely recommend it, as do MANY organizations! It is a wonderful showcase for one of the greatest stars of all time.