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Go West Young Man
Sensational movie star Mavis Arden's following spans the world and her personal appearance tours prove her popularity. On her way home from one such appearance, Mavis' car breaks down. She orders her publicity agent to find her a place to stay, suspicious that he planned the breakdown to keep her away from a man. However, she soon finds herself mooning over an attractive local repairman and listening to his ideas about inventing equipment for film.
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Plot Summary
A famous movie star, Mavis Arden, flees Hollywood to escape the constant attention and finds refuge in a small town, hoping for a normal life. However, her fame follows her, and she becomes entangled with a local pharmacist and a determined reporter who tries to uncover her identity. The film explores the clash between celebrity life and small-town simplicity.
Critical Reception
Go West Young Man received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics often highlighted Mae West's signature performance and witty dialogue, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its star power and comedic elements.
What Reviewers Say
Mae West delivers her trademark provocative and humorous performance.
The film offers a familiar, lighthearted romantic comedy plot.
While enjoyable, it doesn't break significant ground within its genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this older film, but contemporary reviews suggest it was a moderately popular film primarily for fans of Mae West.
Fun Fact
Mae West insisted on significant creative control over her dialogue, ensuring her lines were as sharp and suggestive as audiences expected, even when facing some studio and Hays Code restrictions.
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