Belle of the Nineties (1934)
1934 · NR · 1h 13m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Nightclub entertainer Ruby Carter moves from St. Louis to New Orleans to escape Tiger Kid. At Ace Lamont's club, she gains fame but faces drama with Ace's ex Molly. A jewel theft and fixed fight lead to confrontations.
Director: Leo McCarey
Writers: Mae West
Music by: Tom Satterfield, John Leipold
Cinematography: Karl Struss
Editor: LeRoy Stone
Box office: $1M
Cast
Mae West as Ruby CarterRoger Pryor as Tiger KidJohnny Mack Brown as Brooks ClayburnJohn Miljan as Ace CarterDuke Ellington as Piano PlayerKatherine DeMille as Molly BrantJames Donlan as Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager)Stuart Holmes as DirkHarry Woods as SladeEdward Gargan as Stogie (Ruby's agent)Libby Taylor as Jasmine (Ruby's maid)Benny Baker as BlackieMore like this
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