Mae West
American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer (1893–1980)
Mary Jane West, known as Mae West, was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double entendres, often delivering her lines in a distinctive contralto voice. With a career spanning more than seven decades, she was frequently associated with controversies over censorship and once stated, "I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it." West is listed as one of the top 25 female movie stars of all time in the American Film Institute's survey AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars. For her contribution to the motion picture industry, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1932–1970) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 40 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Myra Breckinridge | Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp | 95 min | Color | sound | |
| 1932 | NIGHT AFTER NIGHT. | Paramount Publix Corp. | 8 reels |