Rating: - Classic Mae West
What a classy dame! Mae West can deliver one liners second to none, and she does so in this great movie about diamonds, seduction and men. It's a common thread with her, but it never gets old. Of all the movies she's done, it's easy to say that she sings the best in the Belle of the Nineties. If you're going to get one Mae West movie, you better add this one to your collection.
Rating: - "Don't ever let a man put anything over on you outside of an umbrella."
Belle of the Nineties is a film about a stage star known all over for her gorgeous figure (Mae West). She finds her way into many lucrative relationships, but she is no dummy. Throughout her entanglements with several men including a boxer (Roger Pryor), a cheat, and a wealthy man (Johnny Mack Brown), she never loses sight of her identity.
Mae West wrote some great witty dialogue for this film, is adorned in some beautiful costumes to show off her ample figure, and sashays nonchalantly throughout.
Roger Pryor plays his character with the correct blend of masculinity and sweetness to make him the most appealing male in the film.
The music in the film was performed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra. "When a Saint Louis Woman Goes Down to New Orleans" lacks no sex appeal with its bluesy melody. "My Old Flame," a gorgeous standard, brings new depth to West's character. "Memphis ... Read More
Rating: - An enjoyable romp for Miss West
This is my first exposure (aside from seeing snippets of "My Little Chickadee" on TV) to a Mae West film, and it certainly won't be my last! I became an instant Mae West fan after viewing this one. Although "Belle.." was not Mae's strongest vehicle (especially after being "watered down" by the Production Code, her constant nemesis), there's no ignoring her knack for dialogue & racy one-liners only the Great Mae could pull off. It certainly says something when a star from generations past can have the same impact decades later. Hats off to ya, Mae!
P.S.--When are we going to get treated to a DVD collection of her films? The tribute is long overdue!!
Rating: - Entertaining West Vehicle. Never dull and full of body.
West plays a flamboyant singer Ruby Carter who after breaking up with her boxer boyfriend, takes a job singing at a fashionable club in New Orleans. She quickly becomes the object of desire for the area's male population and an object of envy and scorn by one of the females.
Mae West is splendidly dressed thoughout with over the top plumes, hat's, jewels and form fitting gowns. Despite her age and size, she's quite an eye-catcher and her charming, sex-crazed personality intrigues and delights. She also sings much loved tunes such as MY OLD FLAME and ST LOUIS WOMAN backed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra.
Mae West's one-liners and innuendos were toned-down and they were no where near as sexual as in her first starring feature SHE DONE HIM WRONG. The Production Code that came in effect at around this time was pretty strict and as a result, this film was said to have been heavily edited. Some ... Read More
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