Belle of the Nineties

Overview

Nightclub entertainer Ruby Carter moves from St. Louis to New Orleans to escape Tiger Kid. At Ace Lamont's club, she gains fame but faces drama with Ace's ex Molly. A jewel theft and fixed fight lead to confrontations.

Directed by Leo McCarey

Top cast

Mae West

Ruby Carter

Roger Pryor

Tiger Kid

Johnny Mack Brown

Brooks Clayburn

John Miljan

Ace Carter

Duke Ellington

Piano Player

Katherine DeMille

Molly Brant

James Donlan

Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager)

Stuart Holmes

Dirk

Harry Woods

Slade

Edward Gargan

Stogie (Ruby's agent)

Libby Taylor

Jasmine (Ruby's maid)

Benny Baker

Blackie

M

Morrie Cohan

Butch

Tyler Brooke

Comedian

Warren Hymer

St. Louis fighter

Sam McDaniel

Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited)

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