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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 Apr 15, 2024
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. Go to Full Review
Irene Thirer New York Daily News Apr 15, 2024
2.5/4
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. Go to Full Review
THR Staff The Hollywood Reporter Apr 15, 2024
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. Go to Full Review
Charles Aaronson Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald) Apr 15, 2024
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. Go to Full Review
Picture Parade Motion Picture Magazine Apr 15, 2024
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. Go to Full Review
P.S. Harrison Harrison's Reports Apr 15, 2024
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. Go to Full Review
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David K @RT61474040 Feb 1, 2026 This is classic Mae West and she is classic American film. It's status as the shortest film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar is unchallenged because her presence absolutely defines the film. See more
Kyle M @RT77296778 Jul 8, 2025 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) See more
David F @dfulmer May 21, 2025 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. See more
ChrisCSH H @RT12343453 Feb 22, 2025 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. See more
Leaburn O @RT35452347 Dec 21, 2024 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. See more
Blobbo X @Blobbo Aug 29, 2023 It's a 100 year old relic say Blobbo, 10 years from now. See more
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Lowell Sherman

Director

Mae West

Lady Lou

Cary Grant

Capt. Cummings

Owen Moore

Chick Clark

Gilbert Roland

Serge Stanieff

Noah Beery

Gus Jordan

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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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