Mae West: Just Feel It

L.A. Times reporter Steve Harvey, who pens the amusing "Only in L.A." column, was dipping into newspaper archives, recalling MAE WEST, and contemplating jail-wear.
• • Steve Harvey writes: I couldn't help but think of Paris Hilton's recent stay in the pokey when I read in a collection of articles from the old New York World newspaper about the similar experience of actress Mae West. West, sentenced to 10 days in custody [at the Women's Workhouse] in April 1927 for an allegedly obscene stage production, was shocked by the clothing she was issued.
• • "Warden, I can't wear this cotton underwear," Mae West protested. "I never wore anything like it in my life. It scratches. Just feel it."
• • "Wait a minute," responded the warden. "I'll take a chance on almost anything — — but I'll not feel your underwear."
• • Source: L.A. Times — — (800) LATIMES
• • Byline: Steve Harvey
• • Published: 12 August 2007
• • Book some time with Mae West on Friday evening 17 August 2007, when a guided tour will explore Manhattan's WEST-side during the "Mae West Side Story" walking tour. The event — — open to the public — — is timed to salute Brooklyn's own sexpot on her birthdate. [See the Annual Mae West Gala posting below.]
• • Only 5 more days until Mae's birthday!
• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/
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• • Photo: • • Mae West • • 1927 visit, leading socialites around the Women's Workhouse • •
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