Mae West: Big Headache

In September 1934, MAE WEST sat down for a series of "Me and My Past" talks with the United Press syndicated reporter Leicester Wagner.  We will post excerpts from Chapter #6 in several installments starting today.  This is Chapter 6, excerpt a-a.
• • "Me and My Past" by Mae West • •
• • As Told to Leicester Wagner, United Press Staff Correspondent • •
• • "Big Headache," Says Mae of "Sex" Which Landed Her in Jail • •
• • "Sex" sent me to jail.
• • That play was a headache to me from the start, but it was one of the greatest successes that ever hit Broadway and was a turning point in my career.
• • After I had written it, I was stumped for what it takes to do anything — — money. I always had earned good money, but when you start producing a play you must have more than good money. It takes big money.
• • As I pointed out, I had met James A. Timony in the meantime, and he had decided to handle my affairs as manager. Between my mother and my manager, there was enough money raised to put "Sex" on Broadway.
• • Then the play opened . . .  • •
• • NOTE: This is the 6th chapter of Mae West's life story as told to Leicester Wagner, United Press.  This syndicated series was reprinted in American newspapers during September 1934.
• • This has been excerpt a-a.  Tomorrow's post will be b-b — —  the continuation of Chapter #6.
• • On Tuesday, 24 November 1931 • •
• • On Tuesday, 24 November 1931 the newspaper Washington Herald reviewed "Constant Sinner." The D.C.-based drama critic wrote about the Greek-American actor George Givot's portrayal of the Harlem pimp Money Johnson as well as "the aroma of Mae West's hybrid dialogue."
• • On Wednesday, 24 November 1976 in Australia • •
• • An article "The Two Hidden Faces of Mae West" appeared in The Australian Women's Weekly on Wednesday, 24 November 1976.
• • On Monday, 24 November 1980 in the U.K. • •
• • British journalist Clancy Sigal fondly recalled the inflatable, durable, and anti-hypocritical genius of the late Mae West in London's Guardian. A lovely tribute.
• • Overheard in Hollywood • •
• • The awe-struck tone is obvious in the article "At the Capitol — First Appearance of Mae West."
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "I don't go around doing Diamond Lil unless I get paid for it."
• • Quote, Unquote • •

• • A newspaper mentioned Mae West.
• • The Stanford Daily said Mae West would be onscreen at a "midnight" show.
• • Coming on Saturday — — Mae West in "I'm No Angel" — — Midnight show — — Saturday at 11 pm — — Stanford Theatre . . .
• • Source: Item in The Stanford Daily; published on Thursday, 23 November 1933
• • The Mae West Blog celebrates its 12th anniversary • •  
• • Thank you for reading, sending questions, and posting comments during these past eleven years. The other day we entertained 3,497 visitors. And we reached a milestone recently when we completed 3,500 blog posts. Wow! 
• • By the Numbers • •
• • The Mae West Blog was started ten years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 3581st 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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