Take Me to Town
“The Rip-Roarin' Hip-Swinging Saga of VERMILLION O'TOOLE! The Fun She had and the Men She Fooled!”
Synopsis
Saloon entertainer Vermilion O'Toole and her former partner in crime Newt Cole escape from a train ride to prison and hide out in logging town Timberline. Meanwhile, the three sons of widower Will Hall come to town in search of a wife for their dad. Vermilion needs to lay low to escape the marshal, so she accepts the boys' offer to visit pioneer community Pine Grove. Once there, she annoys local Mrs. Grundys but eventually starts to fit in.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Morris
- Original Score
- Joseph Gershenson
- Original Title
- Take Me to Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Richard Morris
Joseph Gershenson
Russell Metty
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Morris
Screenplay
Douglas Sirk
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Ross Hunter
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Take Me to Town
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What is Take Me to Town about?
Saloon entertainer Vermilion O'Toole and her former partner in crime Newt Cole escape from a train ride to prison and hide out in logging town Timberline. Meanwhile, the three sons of widower Will Hall come to town in search of a wife for their dad. Vermilion needs to lay low to escape the marshal, so she accepts the boys' offer to visit pioneer community Pine Grove. Once there, she annoys local Mrs. Grundys but eventually starts to fit in.
Who directed Take Me to Town?
Take Me to Town was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Take Me to Town?
The principal cast of Take Me to Town includes Ann Sheridan, Sterling Hayden, Phillip Reed, Lee Patrick, Lee Aaker.
When was Take Me to Town released and how long is it?
Take Me to Town was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Take Me to Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Take Me to Town was composed by Joseph Gershenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take Me to Town?
Take Me to Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).