Radiance and Reverie Film Series: She Done Him Wrong

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.   

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 and starring Mae West.