Mae West: Blu-Ray Mae #7

MAE WEST returns in Blu-Ray Releases, thanks to Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: Kino Lorber Studio Classics has unveiled the details of their June 2021 Blu-Ray releases including works from such icons as Mae West, Benny Hill, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jennifer Connelly, Robert Altman, Alastair Sim, Cary Grant and more.
• • “Every Day's a Holiday” • •
• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: Synopsis: The impeccable Mae West (She Done Him Wrong) is Peaches O’Day, a con artist who befriends Captain Jim McCarey (Edmund Lowe, Chandu the Magician), a cop who must turn her in unless she leaves town.

• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: The clever Peaches returns transformed as sultry brunette and Parisian sensation Mademoiselle Fifi.
• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: After catching the show, crooked mayoral candidate John Quade (Lloyd Nolan, The House on 92nd Street) tries to close it down when Peaches demurely declines his romantic overtures.
• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: Captain McCarey jumps in the race for mayor against Quade, and the loyal Peaches fervently campaigns for him.
• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: With the help of jazz great Louis Armstrong (A Man Called Adam) on trumpet, an enthusiastic Mae West rallies the crowd to “Laugh, Sing and Vote!” in a delightful final scene.
• • Dillon Gonzales wrote: Written by Mae West and directed by A. Edward Sutherland (It’s the Old Army Game).
• • Bonus Features: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kat Ellinger | 6 Mae West Trailers
• • Source: Geek Vibes Nation; posted on Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• • On  Monday, 25 June 1956 • •
• • "The Mae West Revue" would be opening soon in Atlantic City, Mae West told reporters on Monday, 25 June 1956. The night club act was now short on one well-built gladiator.  It's a good thing Chuck and Mickey took separate flights to Idlewild Airport.  
• • To prevent this incident from fueling more articles, Mae suggested he change his name to Paul Novak. Years later Mae West told an interviewer, “Paul showed what he was made of and what he would do for me.”
• • Overheard in Hollywood • •
• • Mae West's amazing new contribution to screen history, "Belle of the Nineties," reveals the Paramount screen sensation more beautiful and alluring than ever as the foremost charmer of the gallant Southland of the Gay and Naughty Nineties.
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "Camp is the kinda comedy that imitates me."
• • Quote, Unquote • •
• • An article about apparel and academia mentioned Mae West.
• • Caroline Evans wrote: Jane Gallop, professor of English and comparative literature at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, aka "the post-structuralist Mae West," vamps it up on the lecture circuit — — Jane once gave a lecture on psychoanalysis and the phallus dressed in a skirt made of men's ties stitched together.   ...
• • Source: Article: "What not to wear if you want to get on" written by Caroline Evans for TLS Higher Education section; posted on Friday, 18 June 2004
• • 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 4,700 blog posts. Wow! 
• • By the Numbers • •
• • The Mae West Blog was started fifteen years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 4,764th 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.

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Mae West: "Every Day" Eddie

MAE WEST worked with the very versatile Eddie Sutherland, who directed her motion picture comedy "Every Day's a Holiday" in 1937.  An interesting article was written about him in 1939.
• • Born in London, England in early January, A. Edward Sutherland [5 January 1895 — 31 December 1973] hailed from a theatrical family.
• • "Who's Who in Hollywood" • • 
• • • Introducing Interesting Personalities: No. 211 • • •

• • A. Edward Sutherland. Director. Born in England, January 1897, of American parents. Attended school in France and England before coming to the United States, where he attended Roxbury Latin School, Boston. Entered pictures in 1915, acting with Helen Holmes in a serial, "The Girl and the Game."
• • Became a Keystone Kop. Was a member of Royal Flying Corps during World War. Was a leading man with Bebe Daniels and others at Realart. Was assistant to Charlie Chaplin for three years. Made his directorial bow on "Coming Thru," starring Thomas Meighan. Has directed Eddie Cantor, Bing Crosby, WilSiam Powell, Will Rogers, Spencer Tracy, Doug- las Fairbanks, Mae West, Edward Arnold, W. C. Fields, Clara Bow, Wally Beery, Raymond Hatton, Raymond Griffith, Gladys Swarthout, Joan Bennett, Rudy Vallee, Jack Oakie and others. Directed "Diamond Jim," "Every Day's a Holiday," "Mississippi," "Too Much Harmony," "International House," "Behind the Front," "We're in the Navy Now," "Close Harmony."
• • Now with Boris Morros Prods.
• • Source: Item in The Film Daily;  published on Wednesday, 19 July 1939.
• • On Sunday, 23 January 1927 in the New York Herald Tribune • •
• • When The New York Herald Tribune sent a journalist to cover "Sex," this newspaper printed the longest diatribe (perhaps) against Mae's play in their weekend edition on Sunday, 23 January 1927.
• • The Herald Tribune drama desk reviewer wrote: "It may be said of [Mae West] and "Sex" that they do not make sin attractive. The hell they picture is uninviting, a horrible place whose principal lady-viper has a tough hiss, an awkward strut and an over-plump figure. ..."
• • The newspaper had published another harsh review months before on 27 April 1926 but, for some reason, sent a reporter to take a second look. Since when is it fair to mock an actress because she's carrying a few extra pounds, eh? A stunning example of what critics scratch out when lost for words or unable to make valid points about a stage play.
• • On Wednesday, 23 January 1929 in Variety • •
• • "Diamond Lil" had its Chicago premiere on 20 January 1929 at the Apollo Theatre. A few days later, Mae West was troubled by terrible stomach pains that forced showtime delays or unusually long intermissions. Variety reported on Mae's suffering and its effect on her engagement in The Windy City in their issue dated on Wednesday, 23 January 1929.
• • Recorded on Monday, 23 January 1950 by NBC • •
• • This radio program was pre-recorded on Monday, 23 January 1950 for a national broadcast on NBC on 16 February 1950 to ensure that, if there were any unforeseen blips or sultry innuendo, this content could be erased by their audio engineers.
• • "The Chesterfield Supper Club," sponsored by Chesterfield cigarettes, was pre-taped on January 23rd. Mae sang a duet with Perry Como and she told her version of "Little Red Riding Hood." The 28-minute show starred the host Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra, and guest-starred Mae West and The Fontane Sisters. Announcer: Martin Block. This is a funny episode and a good audio is available.
• • Overheard in Hollywood • •
• • "Offer Ten Grand to Mae" • •
• • Chicago — Mae West has received an offer to appear at a World's Fair spot at $10,000 a week. Balaban and Katz also are trying to make a deal for her to appear at one of their Loop houses this summer and it is possible arrangements may be made for her to play the theater and double at the Fair.
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said:  “I’m my own original creation. I concentrate on myself most of the time. That’s the only way a person can become a star in the true sense. I never wanted a love that meant surrender of my self-possession."
• • Quote, Unquote • •
• • The Film Daily mentioned Mae West.
• • Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Beau Geste" scores smash at Fox Brooklyn establishing record gross for opening day, exceeded only by New Year's and Christmas opening and a Mae West personal appearance.   . . .
• • Source: Item in The Film Daily; published on Monday, 21 August 1939
• • The Mae West Blog celebrates its 10th anniversary • •    
• • Thank you for reading, sending questions, and posting comments during this past decade. The other day we entertained 1,430 visitors. 
• • By the Numbers • • 
• • The Mae West Blog was started ten years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 3099th 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.

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Mae West: Biblical Knowledge

It was on Sunday, 19 December 1937 that newspapers were announcing updated information about MAE WEST that did not have to do with "The Chase and Sanborn Hour" but instead a film-related gift. A gossip columnist noted that, to celebrate the completion of her last picture, Mae West has given director Edward Sutherland a gold watch case inscribed "Come up and see me sometime — — and I'll give you the works."
• • This cheerful item and the quote were reported in tabloids as far away as Perth, Australia in their Sunday Times on December 19th.
• • Edward Sutherland • •
• • Born in London, England in early January, A. Edward Sutherland [5 January 1895 — 31 December 1973] hailed from a theatrical family. Al Sutherland, his father, was an American-born theatre manager and producer; Julie Ring, his mother, was an American vaudeville performer. Early in his career, Sutherland was cast in more than thirty-six silent movies — — after his debut as one of the original Keystone Cops in "Tillie's Punctured Romance" [1914], a slapstick feature that starred Charles Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Marie Dressler. Mack Sennett launched him at age 19 into a long career in films.
• • As a director, Eddie Sutherland helmed "Every Day's a Holiday" [1938], which starred Mae West and featured Edmund Lowe, Charles Butterworth, Charles Winninger, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Catlett, Chester Conklin, and Louis Armstrong.
• • On 19 December 1936 in Picturegoer • •
• • Picturegoer's issue for the week of 19 December 1936 featured these three: Mae West, Merle Oberon, Alfred Hitchcock.
• • Picturegoer was a magazine published in the United Kingdom between 1913 — 1960. Its primary focus was on contemporary films and the performers who appeared in them. During the silent film era, it started as a weekly movie review, then evolved into a weekly listing of films being shown at UK cinema houses when talkies became popular. Eventually, it became a bi-weekly movie magazine featuring the screen's biggest stars that was sold at all movie theaters in the UK.
• • On 19 December 1937 • •
• • Forbidden fruit, unlawful carnal knowledge, the serpent in the garden — — and maybe the real "snake" all along was the self-righteous head of the purity police, the Catholic League.
• • NBC Chairman Frank R. McNinch was still dealing with the fallout after Mae West's appearance on his network. The FCC took the position that, though it had no power to censor radio guests, NBC had a moral duty to shield its listeners from offensiveness. An article about the outraged public outcry and protest letters that NBC had received over the Mae West Biblical skit on radio was published in The Sunday Morning Herald in Washington, DC on 19 December 1937.
• • Eventually, NBC would ban Mae for 15 years over this curious flapdoodle.
• • On 19 December 1991 in London • •
• • Christie's held a "Film and Entertainment" auction in London on 19 December 1991.
• • Among the rare items was this: "Lot Description: Film Stars." This included approximately eight hundred publicity postcards, circa 1930s — 1960s, subjects include Mae West, Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Maurice Chevalier, Fred Astaire, Greta Garbo, Collette Colbert, Tallulah Bankhead, Grace Kelly, and Brigitte Bardot, in an album and loose. Price realized was $564.
• • On 19 December 2003 in Tennessee • •
• • Suddenly, the Mae West Project went bust.
• • Writing for Scripps Howard News Service, Terry Morrow broke the story this way:
• • PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — — Dolly Parton's dream of playing Mae West for ABC is finished.
• • The singer told me last week that ABC is nixing the project. Had it come to fruition, Parton would have acted out West's life story in a TV movie of the week. "They stopped doing it altogether because (ABC) is going to stop doing (so many) movies of the week," Parton says. "'Mae West' has completely fallen through."
• • Terry Morrow continued: Dolly Parton has talked fondly of the West project often in recent years. The problem has always been finding the proper script. ABC wasn't happy with any draft. Parton saw scripts only when ABC passed them along to her. The "Mae West" project has gone through a series of writers. ...
• • Source: Article written by Terry Morrow for Scripps Howard News Service; posted on 19 December 2003
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "Virtue has its own reward — — but no sale at the box office."
• • Quote, Unquote • •
• • A review of a new book on vaudeville in Scranton, Pennsylvania mentioned Mae West.
• • Cheryl A. Kashuba wrote: Mae West, Will Rogers, Jack Benny, George M. Cohan, Enrico Caruso, Marion Anderson. These and many more all played Scranton, and Nancy McDonald's book tells you all about it. ...
• • Source: Book Review: "Putting on the Ritz Book gives glimpse of Electric City's vaudevillian past" written by Cheryl A. Kashuba for The Times-Tribune; posted on 18 December 2011
• • By the Numbers • •
• • The Mae West Blog was started seven years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 2150th 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.
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Mae West: Eddie Sutherland

A director who worked with MAE WEST at Paramount Pictures has escaped our attention up until now. Since it's his birthday, a few paragraphs are in order.
• • Born in London, England in early January, A. Edward Sutherland [5 January 1895 — 31 December 1973] hailed from a theatrical family. Al Sutherland, his father, was an American-born theatre manager and producer; Julie Ring, his mother, was an American vaudeville performer. Early in his career, Sutherland was cast in more than thirty-six silent movies — — after his debut as one of the original Keystone Cops in "Tillie's Punctured Romance" [1914], a slapstick feature that starred Charles Chaplin, Mabel Normand, and Marie Dressler. Mack Sennett launched him at age 19 into a long career in films.
• • In 1926, at age 31, he had transitioned into the director of "It's the Old Army Game" starring W.C. Fields, with whom he remained friends.
• • The five-foot-eight charmer, who was much married, was once wed to the beautiful Louise Brooks. . . briefly.
• • He helmed "Every Day's a Holiday" [1938], which starred Mae West and featured Edmund Lowe, Charles Butterworth, Charles Winninger, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Catlett, Chester Conklin, and Louis Armstrong.
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