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US Mall 1 - Belle of the Nineties
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List Price: $14.98
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Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Starring: Mae West, Roger Pryor, Johnny Mack Brown, Katherine DeMille, John Miljan
Directed By: Leo McCarey
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302798449
Format: Black & White
ISBN: 6302798442
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: 1998-01-01
Running Time: 73
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 1934-09-21
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Summary: Classic Mae West
Comment: What a classy dame! Mae West can deliver one liners second to none, and she does so in this great movie about diamonds, seduction and men. It's a common thread with her, but it never gets old. Of all the movies she's done, it's easy to say that she sings the best in the Belle of the Nineties. If you're going to get one Mae West movie, you better add this one to your collection.
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Summary: "Don't ever let a man put anything over on you outside of an umbrella."
Comment: Belle of the Nineties is a film about a stage star known all over for her gorgeous figure (Mae West). She finds her way into many lucrative relationships, but she is no dummy. Throughout her entanglements with several men including a boxer (Roger Pryor), a cheat, and a wealthy man (Johnny Mack Brown), she never loses sight of her identity.
Mae West wrote some great witty dialogue for this film, is adorned in some beautiful costumes to show off her ample figure, and sashays nonchalantly throughout.
Roger Pryor plays his character with the correct blend of masculinity and sweetness to make him the most appealing male in the film.
The music in the film was performed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra. "When a Saint Louis Woman Goes Down to New Orleans" lacks no sex appeal with its bluesy melody. "My Old Flame," a gorgeous standard, brings new depth to West's character. "Memphis Blues" features a great repore among the orchestra. "Pray Chilluns" is a stereotypically black song that segues into West singing "Troubled Waters," a song that makes one flash to Rizzo in Grease lamenting over her bad reputation.
Although this film was made after the production code went into effect (it is even prologued with a note about it), there is still some racy content. There are costumes in which West's breasts are clearly outlined, suggestive dialogue, and men with multiple lovers.
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Summary: An enjoyable romp for Miss West
Comment: This is my first exposure (aside from seeing snippets of "My Little Chickadee" on TV) to a Mae West film, and it certainly won't be my last! I became an instant Mae West fan after viewing this one. Although "Belle.." was not Mae's strongest vehicle (especially after being "watered down" by the Production Code, her constant nemesis), there's no ignoring her knack for dialogue & racy one-liners only the Great Mae could pull off. It certainly says something when a star from generations past can have the same impact decades later. Hats off to ya, Mae!
P.S.--When are we going to get treated to a DVD collection of her films? The tribute is long overdue!!
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Summary: Entertaining West Vehicle. Never dull and full of body.
Comment: West plays a flamboyant singer Ruby Carter who after breaking up with her boxer boyfriend, takes a job singing at a fashionable club in New Orleans. She quickly becomes the object of desire for the area's male population and an object of envy and scorn by one of the females.
Mae West is splendidly dressed thoughout with over the top plumes, hat's, jewels and form fitting gowns. Despite her age and size, she's quite an eye-catcher and her charming, sex-crazed personality intrigues and delights. She also sings much loved tunes such as MY OLD FLAME and ST LOUIS WOMAN backed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra.
Mae West's one-liners and innuendos were toned-down and they were no where near as sexual as in her first starring feature SHE DONE HIM WRONG. The Production Code that came in effect at around this time was pretty strict and as a result, this film was said to have been heavily edited. Some of Mae's best lines were left out and the original title IT AIN'T NO SIN was changed to the more inoffensive BELLE OF THE NINETIES. Despite all this, BELLE OF THE NINETIES still offers some of her best dialogue and witty one-liners.
When West is asked "What type of men you prefer?". She replies "Only two. Domestic and foreign."
When John Miljan goes to greet her as she exits her boat, Mae (as usual) is surrounded by men. "Take care of these men" says Miljan. Mae adds, "Yes, give them all my address."
When one of her male admirers states "Ruby I must have you. Your golden hair, your fascinating smile, your lovely arms, your form, devine". She quickly quips "What is this a proposal or are you taking inventory?."
And even her maid get's some useful advice when West tells her "Don't let a man ever put anything over on you outside of an umbrella."
And one of her best lines "Better to be looked over than over-looked" is featured here.
The curvacious blonde is all style, all substance and originality and her lines are performed with a sexual "purr" that would have even Catwoman taking notes. BELLE OF THE NINETIES is one of Mae West's most entertaining flicks. It's blown-up, brazen and pleasurable. Just like the lady herself.
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Summary: MAE GIVE'S WOMEN STRENGHT
Comment: I don't think that there is another star like Mae West. She saved the largest Hollywood movie producer,Paramont. Eventhough she was censored, she still had the best one liners out of all the stars! She was Irish, and all the Irish I ever knew were firery (compliment).
And more about this picture, She is most fashionable in her own unique way as only she could.
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