Goin' to Town (1935)

MAE WEST Says: "I'LL BE A LADY, EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!"

Goin' to Town (1935) poster

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.

Director: Alexander Hall
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 74 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Leipold, Stephan Pasternacki, Tom Satterfield
Cinematography: Karl Struss
Editing: LeRoy Stone
Production: Emanuel Cohen Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Alexander Hall
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Music

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, 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.
Who directed Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town stars Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, Gilbert Emery, Marjorie Gateson, Tito Coral, Ivan Lebedeff.
How long is Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town is a Comedy, Music film.
Where was Goin' to Town produced?
Goin' to Town was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Goin' to Town?
The themes of Goin' to Town include: Musical Spectacle.