My Little Chickadee
My Little Chickadee

My Little Chickadee

1940Movie83 minEnglish

While on her way by stagecoach to visit relatives out west, Flower Belle Lee is held up by a masked bandit who also takes the coach's shipment of gold. When he abducts Flower Belle and they arrive in town, Flower Belle is suspected of being in collusion with the bandit.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Google Users72%
Director: Edward F. ClineGenres: Comedy, Western, Musical

Plot Summary

In the wild West, the flirtatious "Flower Belle" Lee (Mae West) charms her way through life, often causing trouble. She becomes entangled with the con artist Cuthbert J. Contie (W. C. Fields) and a notorious bandit. Together, they embark on a series of misadventures involving a runaway stagecoach, a poker game gone wrong, and a daring escape.

Critical Reception

My Little Chickadee is a beloved cult classic, largely due to the legendary comedic pairing of Mae West and W. C. Fields. While its plot is somewhat shambolic, the film is elevated by their individual performances and witty banter, making it a standout in the comedy-western genre. Critics at the time were divided, with some finding it too risqué or disjointed, while others praised its anarchic humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mae West and W. C. Fields' undeniable comedic chemistry is the film's greatest asset.
  • The film's disjointed plot and sometimes crude humor were divisive.
  • A unique blend of Western tropes and vaudevillian comedy.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciate the film for the star power of Mae West and W. C. Fields, enjoying their signature wisecracks and comedic styles. Some viewers find the humor dated or the plot lacking, but overall, it's celebrated as a classic B-movie with memorable performances.

Fun Fact

W. C. Fields famously insisted on his own personal trailer, which was reportedly a converted school bus with a bar and a bathroom, and he often used it to escape the filming chaos.

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