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Ruby Carter (Mae West), the night club sensation of St. Louis, relocates to New Orleans and becomes the prize attraction of "The Sensation Club." West's risque brand of humor and naughty musical numbers enliven a plot that involves jewel thieves, a fixed boxing match and murder. Directed by comedy expert Leo McCarey ( Duck Soup , 1933, The Awful Truth , 1937) and featuring Duke Ellington and His Orchestra who provide musical accompaniment for several of West’s songs.
Original Release
09/21/1934
US Release
09/21/1934
Cast
Name | Character |
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Roger Pryor | Tiger Kid |
Johnny Mack Brown | Brooks Claybourne / Brooks Clayburn |
John Miljan | Ace Lamont / Ace Carter |
Katherine DeMille | Molly Brant |
Duke Ellington | Piano Player |
James Donlan | Kirby / Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager) |
Stuart Holmes | Dirk |
Harry Woods | Slade |
Edward Gargan | Stogie / Stogie (Ruby's agent) |
Libby Taylor | Jasmine / Jasmine (Ruby's maid) |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Roger Pryor | Tiger Kid |
Johnny Mack Brown | Brooks Claybourne / Brooks Clayburn |
John Miljan | Ace Lamont / Ace Carter |
Katherine DeMille | Molly Brant |
Duke Ellington | Piano Player |
James Donlan | Kirby / Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager) |
Stuart Holmes | Dirk |
Harry Woods | Slade |
Edward Gargan | Stogie / Stogie (Ruby's agent) |
Libby Taylor | Jasmine / Jasmine (Ruby's maid) |
Warren Hymer | St. Louis Fighter |
Benny Baker | Blackie |
Morrie Cohan | Butch |
Tyler Brooke | Comedian |
Tom Herbert | Gilbert |
Frederick Burton | Colonel Claybourne |
Augusta Anderson | Mrs. Claybourne |
Wade Boteler | Editor |
George Walsh | Leading Man |
Eddie Borden | Comedian |
Producers
Name | Role |
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William LeBaron | Producer |