Nightclub entertainer Ruby Carter moves from St. Louis to New Orleans to escape Tiger Kid. At Ace Lamont's club, she gains fame but faces drama with Ace's ex Molly. A jewel theft and fixed fight lead to confrontations.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLeo McCarey

WriterMae West

ComposerJohn Leipold, Howard Jackson,

Tom Satterfield

EditorLeRoy Stone

ProducerWilliam LeBaron

Cast

Mae Westas Ruby Carter

Roger Pryoras Tiger Kid

Johnny Mack Brownas Brooks Clayburn

John Miljanas Ace Carter

Duke Ellingtonas Piano Player

Katherine DeMilleas Molly Brant

James Donlanas Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager)

Stuart Holmesas Dirk

Harry Woodsas Slade

Edward Garganas Stogie (Ruby's agent)

Libby Tayloras Jasmine (Ruby's maid)

Benny Bakeras Blackie

Morrie Cohanas Butch

Tyler Brookeas Comedian

Warren Hymeras St. Louis fighter

Sam McDanielas Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Love Affair1939

Both directed by Leo McCarey

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The Milky Way1936Both directed by Leo McCarey
Mighty Like a Moose1926Both directed by Leo McCarey

Belle of the Nineties (1934) | Criteria