Goin' to Town (1935)

1935 · Feature film · 74 min · dir. Alexander Hall

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

• Comedy
• Music

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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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Details

Director

Alexander Hall

Writer

Mae West

Cinematography

Karl Struss

Studio

Emanuel Cohen Productions, Paramount Pictures

Released

1935-04-25

Running time

74 minutes

Cast & crew

• Alexander Hall Director
• Mae West
• Paul Cavanagh
• Gilbert Emery
• Marjorie Gateson
• Tito Coral
• Ivan Lebedeff
• Fred Kohler
• Monroe Owsley

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