The read
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
When her fiancé is killed, dancehall queen Cleo Borden inherits his wealth. Included are oil wells overseen by British engineer Carrington, whom Cleo sets out to win by becoming a 'lady'. She horseraces in Buenos Aires, gains social position by loveless marriage to bankrupt Colton, and even performs in an opera. But when she encounters Carrington again, he's become the Earl of Stratton!
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Alexander HallDirector
- Mae WestScreenplay
Cast
- Mae WestCleo Borden
- Paul CavanaghEdward Carrington
- Gilbert EmeryWinslow
- Marjorie GatesonMrs. Crane Brittony
- Tito CoralTaho
- Ivan LebedeffIvan Valadov
- Fred KohlerBuck Gonzales
- Monroe OwsleyFletcher Colton
- Grant WithersYoung Stud
- Lucio VillegasSeñor Ricardo Lopez
- Mona RicoDolores Lopez
- Wade BotelerRanch foreman
Stills
Themes
musical