Radiance and Reverie Film Series: She Done Him Wrong (1933)

Saturday, January 3 | 2:00 p.m. | GlasSalon

Doors open at 1:00 p.m.

From the gallery to the silver screen, the jewels in Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane shine in a new light. Each film in this series showcases at least one dazzling jewel from the exhibition. Explore Radiance and Reverie in the galleries, then settle in for a screening that celebrates the art of adornment, drama, and Hollywood style.

She Done Him Wrong (1933) is a pre-Code romantic comedy set in 1890s Manhattan. Burlesque barroom singer Lady Lou (Mae West) knows everyone in town, especially the men. Unfortunately, her convict ex-boyfriend Chick Clark (Owen Moore) is the jealous type and vows violence against her if she behaves unfaithfully while he's in prison. To make matters worse, Lou’s boss, Gus Jordan (Noah Beery Sr.), secretly runs a prostitution and counterfeiting ring, and the director of the city mission next door is actually a federal agent (Cary Grant). What’s a girl to do?

Release date: January 27, 1933
Director: Lowell Sherman
Running time: 1h 6m

Before the screening, Dr. Sylvie Vitaglione will discuss the legendary actress Mae West. Through an illustrated slideshow, discover how Mae West's character and larger screen persona used her body, clothing, and accessories to gain power in a male-centered society. Vitaglione will examine how West's walk, talk, and gaze dazzled audiences, with the help of savvy costume design and eye-catching jewelry.   

More About the Author and Speaker:

Dr. Sylvie Vitaglione is an adjunct professor in the Department of Film Studies and World Languages at Bowling Green State University. Her expertise is in dance and performance on screen. She holds a PhD in cinema studies from New York University and has taught classes on women in film, dance films, movie musicals, and the art of film at universities including New York University, The New School, The City University of New York, the University of Miami, and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Vitaglione is also a trained ballet dancer and teaches ballet at Toledo Met in Sylvania. 

This screening complements the exhibition Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane. Visiting the exhibition prior to the screening is recommended. A curator-led morning tour will be available; capacity for the tour is limited and requires separate registration. Please register for the tour here.

A special catalogue accompanies this landmark exhibition of Hollywood jeweler Neil Lane’s fabled collection, featuring iconic works by Belperron, Cartier, Boucheron, Paul Flato, Tiffany & Co., and more. Catalogues may be ordered online during registration and picked up in advance or on the day of the event. For questions related to catalogue purchases, please call 419 254 5766.

This event is free and open to all.

Registration is encouraged but not required; nonregistered guests are welcome and will be admitted as capacity allows. Admittance will be given with preference to registered guests. Registering for our events allows us to best plan for our audience size.

Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane is a ticketed exhibition. Tickets can be ordered during registration for this event. Exhibition tickets are always free for TMA members. Learn more about membership here.

If you need accommodation, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event, please contact Access Initiatives at [email protected]. Please note that while we endeavor to provide everyone with a positive visitor experience, last-minute requests may not be accommodated; we ask for requests to be made, at minimum, three days prior to the event.

Lead image: Mae West at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, 1933

Photo: World Wide Photos