Belle of the Nineties (1934): Cast & Plot
Belle of the Nineties is a 1934 comedy drama directed by Leo McCarey, starring Mae West as Ruby Carter, Warren Hymer and Roger Pryor. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Belle of the Nineties About?
The premise of Belle of the Nineties without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Cabaret entertainer Ruby Carter shifts her operations to New Orleans and becomes exceedingly popular with the local men.
Belle of the Nineties Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- 1890s
- gay nineties
- jewel robbery
- justice of the peace
- new orleans louisiana
- southern belle
- slang
- f rated
- jazz band
Belle of the Nineties Cast & Characters
Mae West leads the cast as Ruby Carter, with Warren Hymer as St. Louis fighter and Roger Pryor as Tiger Kid. Directed by Leo McCarey; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Leo McCarey
- Mae West as Ruby Carter
- Warren Hymer as St. Louis fighter
- Roger Pryor as Tiger Kid
- Edward Gargan as Stogie (Ruby's agent)
Also Starring in Belle of the Nineties
· 12 more- Katherine DeMille Molly Brant
- Libby Taylor Jasmine (Ruby's maid)
- Duke Ellington Piano Player
- Stuart Holmes Dirk
- John Miljan Ace Carter
- Sam McDaniel Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited)
- Harry Woods Slade
- James Donlan Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager)
- Tyler Brooke Comedian
- Johnny Mack Brown Brooks Clayburn
- Benny Baker Blackie
- Morrie Cohan Butch
More from Leo McCarey
More films directed by Leo McCarey, best-rated first: Going My Way, Duck Soup, The Awful Truth and Love Affair.
Belle of the Nineties Plot Summary
What happens in Belle of the Nineties from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ruby Carter, Mae West is the beautiful Vaudeville star and headliner at a nightclub in St. Louis in the early 1890s. She is romantically involved with Tiger Kid, Roger Pryor, a prizefighter. To get the preoccupied Tiger Kid to focus on his training, his trainer arranges for another boxer to stage a supposed infidelity. Heartbroken, the Tiger Kid sends her a breakup letter.
Full summary
The whole story of Belle of the Nineties, scene by scene
Belle of the Nineties Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Belle of the Nineties.
How Well Do You Know Belle of the Nineties?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Ruby Carter at the start of the film?
Belle of the Nineties Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “It Ain't No Sin” and “No es pecado”.
- Also known as
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- It Ain't No Sin
- No es pecado
- Uma Dama do Outro Mundo
- 九十年代的美女
- 벨 오브 더 나인티스
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Movies Like Belle of the Nineties
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Belle of Broadway, The Naughty Nineties and The Belle of New York.
Belle of the Nineties FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Belle of the Nineties, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Belle of the Nineties?
Belle of the Nineties runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Belle of the Nineties released?
Belle of the Nineties was released on September 21, 1934.
Who directed Belle of the Nineties?
Belle of the Nineties was directed by Leo McCarey.
More films by Leo McCarey Who is in the cast of Belle of the Nineties?
Belle of the Nineties stars Mae West as Ruby Carter, Warren Hymer as St. Louis fighter and Roger Pryor as Tiger Kid, among 16 credited actors.
Does Belle of the Nineties have a post-credit scene?
No. Belle of the Nineties has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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