Comedy ·Music · United States of America · 1935 · 1h 14m

Goin' to Town

Director

Cast

Mae West as Cleo Borden Paul Cavanagh as Edward Carrington Gilbert Emery as Winslow Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Crane Brittony Tito Coral as Taho Ivan Lebedeff as Ivan Valadov

Crew

Karl Struss — Director of Photography LeRoy Stone — Editor Mae West — Screenplay Marion Morgan — Story George B. Dowell — Story William LeBaron — Producer

Tagline

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!

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

musical

Key Collaborators

Alexander Hall Director Karl Struss Director of Photography LeRoy Stone Editor Mae West Screenplay Marion Morgan Story George B. Dowell Story William LeBaron Producer

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