Here’s To a Very Merry Skyline Bday to the Legendary Goddess That Is, Mae West.

Born August 17, 1893, Mae West remains a timeless icon whose wit, charm, and unapologetic boldness continue to inspire generations.

Mae West’s Pre-Code Power Play. Here is a collection of her best moments from the Pre-Code era film circa 1933, She Done Him Wrong. In this sultry classic, Mae West plays a seductive nightclub singer who contends with several suitors—including a jealous escaped convict and a handsome temperance league member.

Plus, we’ve attached a riveting 1-hour bio-documentary that’s as alluring as Mae herself.

INYIM Did You Know?

Mae West was one of the few women in early Hollywood who wrote her own dialogue—and often her own screenplays.
Her razor-sharp wit and unapologetic sensuality helped redefine what was possible for women on screen.
She Done Him Wrong was based on her stage play Diamond Lil, which she also wrote and starred in.
The film introduced audiences to a young Cary Grant, launching his career.
Mae’s bold persona challenged censorship and helped usher in the stricter Hays Code shortly after the film’s release.