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December 11, 1933
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Mae West opens in 'I'm No Angel' at United Artists Theatre, defending her modern role against her past Gay Nineties success. She highlights her versatile career from stage dramas to vaudeville, originating the shimmy, and features singing, dancing, and comedy in the film with Cary Grant.
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MAE WEST OPENS FIVE DAY STAY
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UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE
Why does Mae West appear in modern, modish garments in her new picture, "I'm No Angel," when she was such a success as the queen of the Gay Nineties in her last picture, "She Done Him Wrong"?
"Aren't you tempting the fates a little bit," the wise boys asked, "by not repeating the characterization that made you famous?"
Mae West isn't tempting the fates a bit, she declares.
"I don't want people to get the idea that I am the old-time type of girl," the curved beauty of "I'm No Angel," which started a five day run at the United Artists theatre yesterday, says, "I'm right up to the minute, and just now I am anxious to dispel any mistaken impression that I can play only the hot mamas of 30 years ago."
On the stage, Miss West created a remarkable record for versatility. As a dramatic actress, she played everything from Little Eva and Little Lord Fauntleroy to "Sex", "Zaza", and "Diamond Lil."
She was a vaudeville headliner for a number of years, doing comedy and dramatic sketches, singing "scorch" songs and dancing. She originated the famous shimmy dance, while she was in vaudeville. She also was featured in New York musical comedy as "the Baby Vamp."
In "I'm No Angel," a story written by herself, Miss West reveals this flair for versatility. Besides her dramatic characterization of Tira, the lion tamer, she exhibits her ability as a comedienne; also she will sing a series of torrid songs, and dance the "midway." This dance is performed without any movement of the feet.
Cary Grant is Miss West's leading man in "I'm No Angel," which Wesley Ruggles directed.
AT
UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE
Why does Mae West appear in modern, modish garments in her new picture, "I'm No Angel," when she was such a success as the queen of the Gay Nineties in her last picture, "She Done Him Wrong"?
"Aren't you tempting the fates a little bit," the wise boys asked, "by not repeating the characterization that made you famous?"
Mae West isn't tempting the fates a bit, she declares.
"I don't want people to get the idea that I am the old-time type of girl," the curved beauty of "I'm No Angel," which started a five day run at the United Artists theatre yesterday, says, "I'm right up to the minute, and just now I am anxious to dispel any mistaken impression that I can play only the hot mamas of 30 years ago."
On the stage, Miss West created a remarkable record for versatility. As a dramatic actress, she played everything from Little Eva and Little Lord Fauntleroy to "Sex", "Zaza", and "Diamond Lil."
She was a vaudeville headliner for a number of years, doing comedy and dramatic sketches, singing "scorch" songs and dancing. She originated the famous shimmy dance, while she was in vaudeville. She also was featured in New York musical comedy as "the Baby Vamp."
In "I'm No Angel," a story written by herself, Miss West reveals this flair for versatility. Besides her dramatic characterization of Tira, the lion tamer, she exhibits her ability as a comedienne; also she will sing a series of torrid songs, and dance the "midway." This dance is performed without any movement of the feet.
Cary Grant is Miss West's leading man in "I'm No Angel," which Wesley Ruggles directed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Mae West
Im No Angel
Versatility
Vaudeville
Shimmy Dance
Cary Grant
Lion Tamer
What entities or persons were involved?
Mae West
Cary Grant
Wesley Ruggles
Where did it happen?
United Artists Theatre
Story Details
Key Persons
Mae West
Cary Grant
Wesley Ruggles
Location
United Artists Theatre
Story Details
Mae West promotes her self-written film 'I'm No Angel,' playing modern lion tamer Tira, showcasing versatility in drama, comedy, singing torrid songs, and dancing the midway; contrasts with past Gay Nineties role; recounts stage career from dramas to vaudeville shimmy originator.