She Done Him Wrong (1933)

Second viewing; the previous one was on December 12, 1992.

The misadventures of a femme fatale. She is a singer in a club, and its owner's mistress. She has a soft spot for diamonds. All the guys fall for her, except the new head of the charity mission next door to the club. Her former lover is now in jail, and wouldn't like to know that she hasn't been faithful. Her present lover is also up to some criminal activities.

Early talkie, famous for the leading character's sex-charged one-liners. Although entertaining, it is somewhat harmed by the leading actress's obvious physical inadequacy for the role (she is too old, overweight, and, putting it mildly, not exceptionally pretty), which she partially makes up for with her comedic skills. It is based on a play, but the director does a good job at inserting cinematic elements, especially the street scenes at the beginning of the movie.

Rating: 52 (down from 55)