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Mae West (International) assertion Mae West i(A61443 works by)
Born: Established: 17 Aug 1893 Brooklyn, New York (City), New York (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas, ; Died: Ceased: 22 Nov 1980 Los Angeles, California,
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,
Gender: Female
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American actress, sex symbol and writer. Her novels She Done Him Wrong (Diamond Lil) and The Constant Sinner were banned in Australia in 1934 and 1935 respectively.

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  • West is included in AustLit because her work was banned or restricted in Australia by the federal censor.
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