Key to the City
“They Click Like a key in a Lock”
Synopsis
At a mayors convention in San Francisco, ex-longshoreman Steve Fisk meets Clarissa Standish from New England. Fisk is mayor of "Puget City" and is proud of his rough and tumble background. Standish is mayor of "Winona, Maine", and is equally proud of her education and dedication to the people who elected her. Thrown together, the two opposites attract and their escapades during the convention get each of them in hot water back home. Written by Ron Kerrigan
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Key to the City (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-11
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Clark Gable
Steve Fisk
Loretta Young
Clarissa Standish
Frank Morgan
Fire Chief Duggan
Marilyn Maxwell
Shelia the 'Atom' Dancer
Raymond Burr
Les Taggart
James Gleason
Sergeant Hogan
Lewis Stone
Judge Silas Standish
Raymond Walburn
Mayor Billy Butler
Pamela Britton
Miss Unconscious
Zamah Cunningham
Mrs. Butler
Clinton Sundberg
Mark Mont Desk Clerk
Marion Martin
Emmy
Bert Freed
Emmy's Husband
Emory Parnell
Council Chairman
Clara Blandick
Liza, Silas' housekeeper
Ruth Clifford
Mrs. Anderson (uncredited)
Jack Elam
Councilman (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
S.F. Cop - Fire Escape (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Riley Crutcher
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Key to the City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Robert Riley Crutcher, Albert Beich
Bronislau Kaper
Harold Rosson
James E. Newcom
Z. Wayne Griffin
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
Robert Riley Crutcher
Screenplay
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Z. Wayne Griffin
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Irene
Costume Design
James E. Newcom
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Key to the City
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What is Key to the City about?
At a mayors convention in San Francisco, ex-longshoreman Steve Fisk meets Clarissa Standish from New England. Fisk is mayor of "Puget City" and is proud of his rough and tumble background. Standish is mayor of "Winona, Maine", and is equally proud of her education and dedication to the people who elected her. Thrown together, the two opposites attract and their escapades during the convention get each of them in hot water back home. Written by Ron Kerrigan
Who directed Key to the City?
Key to the City was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Key to the City?
The principal cast of Key to the City includes Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Frank Morgan, Marilyn Maxwell, Raymond Burr.
When was Key to the City released and how long is it?
Key to the City was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Key to the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Key to the City was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Key to the City?
Key to the City holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).