Bad Girl, Good Behaviour - Mae West 1927

Meet Mae West, the Hollywood icon who invented sex, at the beginning of her scandalous career
It’s a shocking tale of prostitution, playwrighting, prize-fighters and jazz. 

•  What did all the boys shout when she was on stage?
• Why was she arrested?
• How bad were the reviews of her play “Sex”?
• Did she care?
• How many orgasms did she give a lover in one night?

Find out in episode 19 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered – the podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.

She was an actress, a comedienne, a pioneering woman, and a sex symbol who scandalised and thrilled the Golden Age of Hollywood. From rude beginnings in  Vaudeville to iconic roles in unforgettable 1930s movies, she became a feminist icon, screen legend, Broadway star and staunch opponent of censorship. 

Responsible for a library of famous quotes if you’ve ever wanted to come up and see her sometime , you’ll enjoy this episode.

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