When Helen Lawrenson came up to see MAE WEST, Esquire's first female journalist was closing in on her sixtieth birthday and the Brooklyn bombshell was 73. A color photo by Diane Arbus flashed across the double-page-spread, hunched under half the title as if warding off a punch in the nose.
• • In honor of Helen Lawrenson's October birthday, enjoy her seldom seen interview. This is Part 12 of 46 parts.
• • "Mirror, Mirror, on the Ceiling: How'm I Doin’?" • •
• • Not bad, Mae, for a woman of seventy-three • •
• • Mae West: Marina, Duchess of Kent gave a party for Mae • •
• • Helen Lawrenson wrote: The Duchess of Kent [1906—1968] gave parties for her, to which the queen came, and the redoubtable critic, Hannen Swaffer, began his review by writing, “Diamond Lil, in the legendary person of Mae West, came to London last night—and conquered it.”
• • Harold Ickes [1874—1952], Secretary of the Interior • •
• • Helen Lawrenson wrote: (“In Washington I tossed a little soiree for Harold Ickes. He was Secretary of the Interior. Everybody was there—the place was crawlin’ with Senators—Alben Barkley of Kentucky, Bob Wagner from New York, everybody.”)
• • Mae West: Her mannerisms were mimicked • • . . .
• • Helen Lawrenson's interview will be continued on the next post.
• • Source: Esquire; published on Saturday, 1 July 1967.
• • On Saturday, 27 October 1934 • •
• • Picture-goer, Britain's publication for film fans, discussed the costumes designed for Mae West for her latest movie "Belle of the Nineties" in their issue dated for Saturday, 27 October 1934.
• • Overheard in Hollywood • •
• • Missives flew back and forth from the Hays Office about the wicked script for "Klondike Annie" and Mae West.
• • In Hollywood, Will Hays emphasized this: "We wish to repeat our general caution, as set forth to you in our letter of October 19, regarding the photographing of Mae West's breasts. We again remind you that there is a definite code provision which ordains the breasts must never be exposed, either in whole or in part — — nor should these be emphasized in the costume. ..."
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "He who hesitates is a damn fool."
• • Quote, Unquote • •
• • The Straits Times discussed Mae West.
• • "Threat to Mae West — —7 Men Arrested for Racketeering Effort" • •
• • Hollywood — — Seven men have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to extort $1,000 from the film star Mae West, under threats of disfiguring her with acid.
• • The police later released six of the men, detaining a Greek immigrant George Janios, the 38-year-old employee of a studio and restaurant, on a charge of suspected extortion. ...
• • Source: The Straits Times (Singapore); published on Sunday, 20 October 1935
• • The evolution of 2 Mae West plays that keep her memory alive • •
• • A discussion with Mae West playwright LindaAnn LoSchiavo — —
• • http://lideamagazine.com/renaissance-woman-new-york-city-interview-lindaann-loschiavo/
• • The Mae West Blog celebrates its 16th anniversary • •
• • Thank you for reading, sending questions, and posting comments during these past fifteen years. Not long ago, we entertained 3,497 visitors. And we reached a milestone recently when we completed 4,500 blog posts. Wow!
• • By the Numbers • •
• • The Mae West Blog was started fifteen years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 4,590th blog post. Unlike many blogs, which draw upon reprinted content from a newspaper or a magazine and/ or summaries, links, or photos, the mainstay of this blog is its fresh material focused on the life and career of Mae West, herself an American original.
• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/
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