The Gay Bride

Mary Carroll, a man-hungry beautician from Milwaukee, travels to New York City in search of a wealthy husband. She targets the wealthy and dapper Mortimer, but quickly finds herself entangled with his more charming and less affluent rival, "Smiling" Gus Smith. Mary must navigate the affections of two suitors while maintaining her sharp wit and provocative personality.

The Gay Bride was met with mixed reviews upon its release, often seen as a vehicle for Mae West's signature persona. While West's performance and provocative dialogue were praised by some, others found the plot predictable and the humor dated. It was a moderate box office success.

• Mae West delivers her trademark saucy dialogue and suggestive performance.

• The film relies heavily on West's persona, with a somewhat conventional plot.

• Cary Grant's early role provides a notable contrast to his later stardom.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge through modern aggregate platforms, but historical reviews suggest appreciation for Mae West's provocative humor and confident delivery, though the film's overall quality was considered average.

Mae West's suggestive dialogue and themes in "The Gay Bride" were controversial at the time and contributed to stricter enforcement of the Hays Code in subsequent years.