Do you have a gun in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me. Which actress said that and why?

Answer 1

Mae West, according to a few sources, said it to Cary Grant in the 1933 film, She Done Him Wrong. One site credits her with the line in the 1970 film, Myra Breckinridge. Most places, though, give her credit as saying it in the 1978 film, Sextette.

Why did she say it? Well, considering in what context the quote (or variations thereof) was used, I'd say the gentleman was, to put it quite succinctly, sporting wood.

Answer 2

The quotation that was made to Cary Grant is, Humph, why don't you come up and see me.
It is funny how some quotes are taken over and have a mind of their own. Mae West was a very lovely lady and she got almost every thing she wanted. Cary Grant was an officer of the law in the picture. In fact it was his very first movie. In the late 1970's she said Oooh, is that a gun in your pocket? Or are you just glad to see me? To George Hamilton. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Mae West

Answer 4

It wasn't Mae West that said it first. It was a vaudeville comedian but the reason why and who said it is lost in antiquity. Mae West made in popular in 1978 but the saying came most likely from the early 20's.

Answer 5

"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?" - was not spoken by Mae West in She Done Him Wrong (1933) as some people think - but she did restate the line in her final film Sextette (1978) to co-star George Hamilton.

Answer 6

Mae West.

Answer 7

Mae West, one of the blond bombshells trade mark lines

Answer 8

Mae West, can't remember the movie

Answer 9

Mae West was the actress.


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Answer 10

Mae West to Cary Grant in "She Done Him Wrong". why did she say it? (ah-hem) let's just say Cary was very aroused by her presence (this is a family site!)