44K views · 148 reactions | "Mae West was a pioneer for all those wonderful women who dare to be sexy..." "Mae West: Dirty Blonde" premieres June 16 at 8/7c. | American Masters | Facebook

33K views · 547 reactions | Mae West and George Raft were friends back in New York and reunited in LA when he suggested she play the part of Maude in “Night After Night,” in 1932 which would be her first movie. Coincidentally, she offered him to play a cameo in her last movie “Sextette,” 1977. George Raft bookended Mae’s entire movie career. #maewest #GeorgeRaft #nightsfternight #oldhollywood | mae.greta.ava | Facebook

Brooklyn born, Mae West was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned over seven decades. Considered a sex symbol, she was known for her breezy sexual independence and her lighthearted bawdy double entendres, often delivered in a husky contralto voice. She was originally active in vaudeville and on stage in New York City before moving to Los Angeles to begin a career in the film industry. She was one of the most controversial movie stars of her day;