Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1934 · 1h 13m

Belle of the Nineties

Belle of the Nineties poster
Director
Leo McCarey
Cast
Mae West as Ruby Carter Roger Pryor as Tiger Kid Johnny Mack Brown as Brooks Clayburn John Miljan as Ace Carter Duke Ellington as Piano Player Katherine DeMille as Molly Brant
Crew
LeRoy Stone — Editor Mae West — Writer William LeBaron — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Belle of the Nineties — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
entertainernew orleans, louisianagamblerpre-codeprizefight19th centurybuilding on fireformer mistress
Key Collaborators
Leo McCarey Director LeRoy Stone Editor Mae West Writer William LeBaron Producer
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