Goin' to Town
"MAE WEST Says: "I'LL BE A LADY, EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!""
Originally released in 1935. Goin' to Town is a comedy/music film. directed by Alexander Hall. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, and Gilbert Emery
Synopsis
Cleo Borden grew up in a saloon, loves the men—and the men love her—but her aspirations lead her to enter into a contract to marry a wealthy man. When he dies and leaves her all of his fortune, she soon learns that although she has money, she is not yet a lady, so she embarks on a journey to become one. She has no desire to change herself, but the man she sets her sights on does—so she obliges.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mae West
as Cleo Borden
Paul Cavanagh
as Edward Carrington
Gilbert Emery
as Winslow
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Crane Brittony
Tito Coral
as Taho
Ivan Lebedeff
as Ivan Valadov
Fred Kohler
as Buck Gonzales
Monroe Owsley
as Fletcher Colton
Grant Withers
as Young Stud
Lucio Villegas
as Señor Ricardo Lopez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Emanuel Cohen Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goin' to Town about?
Cleo Borden grew up in a saloon, loves the men—and the men love her—but her aspirations lead her to enter into a contract to marry a wealthy man. When he dies and leaves her all of his fortune,...
Who directed Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Goin' to Town released?
Goin' to Town was released on April 25, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Goin' to Town?
The main cast of Goin' to Town includes Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, Gilbert Emery, Marjorie Gateson, Tito Coral.