The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 13m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Leo McCareyDirector
- Mae WestWriter
Cast
- Mae WestRuby Carter
- Roger PryorTiger Kid
- Johnny Mack BrownBrooks Clayburn
- John MiljanAce Carter
- Duke EllingtonPiano Player
- Katherine DeMilleMolly Brant
- James DonlanKirby (Tiger Kid's manager)
- Stuart HolmesDirk
- Harry WoodsSlade
- Edward GarganStogie (Ruby's agent)
- Libby TaylorJasmine (Ruby's maid)
- Benny BakerBlackie
Stills
Themes
entertainernew orleans, louisianagamblerpre-codeprizefight19th centurybuilding on fireformer mistress