Goin' to Town
“MAE WEST Says: "I'LL BE A LADY, EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!"”
Synopsis
When her fiancé is killed, dancehall queen Cleo Borden inherits his wealth. Included are oil wells overseen by British engineer Carrington, whom Cleo sets out to win by becoming a 'lady'. She horseraces in Buenos Aires, gains social position by loveless marriage to bankrupt Colton, and even performs in an opera. But when she encounters Carrington again, he's become the Earl of Stratton!
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Goin' to Town (1935) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Mae West
Cleo Borden
Paul Cavanagh
Edward Carrington
Gilbert Emery
Winslow
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Crane Brittony
Tito Coral
Taho
Ivan Lebedeff
Ivan Valadov
Fred Kohler
Buck Gonzales
Monroe Owsley
Fletcher Colton
Grant Withers
Young Stud
Lucio Villegas
Señor Ricardo Lopez
Mona Rico
Dolores Lopez
Wade Boteler
Ranch foreman
Paul Harvey
Donovan
Joe Frye
Laughing Eagle (jockey)
Luis Alberni
Sr. Vitola
Mirra Rayo
French Maid
Irving Bacon
Cowboy
Stanley Andrews
Engineer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Mae West
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Stephan Pasternacki, Tom Satterfield
- Original Title
- Goin' to Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Emanuel Cohen Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Mae West, Irving Kahal, Marion Morgan, George B. Dowell
John Leipold, Stephan Pasternacki, Tom Satterfield
Karl Struss
LeRoy Stone
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Mae West
Screenplay
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
LeRoy Stone
Editor
William LeBaron
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goin' to Town
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What is Goin' to Town about?
When her fiancé is killed, dancehall queen Cleo Borden inherits his wealth. Included are oil wells overseen by British engineer Carrington, whom Cleo sets out to win by becoming a 'lady'. She horseraces in Buenos Aires, gains social position by loveless marriage to bankrupt Colton, and even performs in an opera. But when she encounters Carrington again, he's become the Earl of Stratton!
Who directed Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Goin' to Town?
The principal cast of Goin' to Town includes Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, Gilbert Emery, Marjorie Gateson, Tito Coral.
When was Goin' to Town released and how long is it?
Goin' to Town was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Goin' to Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goin' to Town was composed by John Leipold, Stephan Pasternacki, Tom Satterfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goin' to Town?
Goin' to Town holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).