Sextette
Sextette

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Sextette

1948
Movie
87 min
French

A man remembers all the incredible stories that took place in his hotel.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Director: Ken HughesGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A wealthy, aging socialite who is married to a younger man decides to marry six other men simultaneously, creating a chaotic situation for everyone involved. The film is a vehicle for Mae West, who wrote much of the dialogue, and features a star-studded cast of cameos.

Critical Reception

Sextette was widely panned by critics upon its release, with many deeming it a vanity project for Mae West that failed to recapture her former glory. Audiences also largely rejected the film, contributing to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • A dismal and embarrassing final performance for Mae West.

  • Suffers from an outdated script and a lack of comedic timing.

  • Notable only for its extensive cast of celebrity cameos who seem to be having as little fun as the audience.

Google audience: Audience reception for Sextette is overwhelmingly negative, with viewers citing its dated humor, poor pacing, and Mae West's unconvincing performance as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

Sextette was Mae West's final film role, and she was 84 years old at the time of filming, though she often claimed to be younger.

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