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Goin' to Town

Goin' to Town

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Goin' to Town

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

1935

1h 11m

5.6(23 votes)

Comedy

Music

Overview

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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Paramount Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Mae West

Mae West

Cleo Borden

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

Edward Carrington

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

Winslow

Marjorie Gateson

Marjorie Gateson

Mrs. Crane Brittony

Tito Coral

Tito Coral

Taho

Ivan Lebedeff

Ivan Lebedeff

Ivan Valadov

Fred Kohler

Fred Kohler

Buck Gonzales

Monroe Owsley

Monroe Owsley

Fletcher Colton

Grant Withers

Grant Withers

Young Stud

Lucio Villegas

Señor Ricardo Lopez

Creative team

Directed by: Alexander Hall
Written by: Mae West
George B. Dowell
Produced by: William LeBaron

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