With The Mimic World of 1921, the Shuberts had hoped for a big hit; this revue also inaugurated their new roof theatre that featured a restaurant and promenade overlooking Central Park. However, the show opened to mixed reviews from a number of top critics. Mae West wore a daring black velvet dress onstage, "cut at either side to display her bare hips," wrote Women's Wear [24 August 1921] in shock. Jack Dempsey must have liked what he saw because he went to Mae's dressing room on opening night - - and they hit it off big-time.
Note that 28-year-old Mae is still a brunette in 1921.
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Mae West
Photo: a new roof theatre, the Century [21-29 Central Park West, demolished in 1930].
Mae West.
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