Mae West play scripts, 1921-1964

Scope and Content Note

The play scripts of Mae West (1893-1980) span the years 1921-1964 and consist of typescripts of unpublished plays, including “The Ruby Ring” (1921), “The Hussy” (1922), “Chick” (1924), “Sex” (1926), “The Wicked Age” (1927), “The Drag” (1927), “The Pleasure Man” (1928), “Diamond Lil” (two versions, 1928 and 1964), “Frisco Kate” (1930), “Catherine Was Great” (1944), “Come on Over, or Embassy Row” (1946), “Sextette” (two versions, 1952 and 1961), and “Diamond Lil” (later version, 1964).