On this day, 19 April in 1927, actress MAE WEST was jailed for her performance in Sex, the Broadway play she wrote, directed, and starred in. She served ten days in prison, and jail time seemed to have done her good—it didn't make her change her act, but it did bring her national notoriety—and helped make her one of Hollywood's most memorable, and quotable, stars. She said: "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful."
Though Mae West was sentenced to 10 days, she actually only served 8 days. The actress received "time off for good behavior."
The play "COURTING MAE WEST" refers to that shortened jail sentence:
MAE WEST: First time I was glad that a little thing didn't stretch out longer.
:-D
http://MaeWest.blogspot.com
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
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