SHE DONE HIM WRONG (1933)
Special Features: Introduction by film historians Kim Luperi and David Pierce
Mae West exploded onto the screen as a leading lady with Lady Lou, the sassy, diamond-dripping dancehall singer at an 1890s Bowery saloon in this bawdy adaptation of her hit Broadway play "Diamond Lil." Lou juggles her jailbird boyfriend and the saloon's owner (Noah Beery) with a collection of eager suitors — including a handsome missionary (Cary Grant, in one of his first starring roles) and a dashing gangster (Gilbert Roland). Packed with West's signature double entendres and smoldering sensuality, the film challenged censors, as seemingly innocent dialogue and lyrics became racy when delivered by West. Highlights include the song "Slow Motion Man (A Guy What Takes His Time)" and lines such as, "When women go wrong, men go right after them." West's brazen wit and unapologetic sex appeal make SHE DONE HIM WRONG a timeless pre-Code gem. DIR Lowell Sherman; SCR John Bright, Harvey F. Thew, from the play by Mae West; PROD William LeBaron. U.S., 1933, b&w. 65 min. NOT RATED
Preceded by:
BIMBO'S INITIATION
Bimbo's initiation into a fraternity is a surrealistic nightmare until he finally encounters Betty Boop. DIR Dave Fleischer; PROD Max Fleischer. U.S., 1931, b&w, 6 min. NOT RATED
No AFI Member passes accepted.
Run Time: 65 Minutes
Opening Date: Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Genre: Crime comedy
