Goin' to Town

Goin' to Town (1935)

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

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!

Date of release
1935-04-25
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (23)
Runtime
1h 11m
Genres
Comedy, Music
Director
Alexander Hall

Casting

Interesting facts

Goin' To Town is a 1935 musical comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and written by Mae West. The film stars Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, Gilbert Emery, Marjorie Gateson, Tito Coral, and Ivan Lebedeff. The film was released on April 25, 1935, by Paramount Pictures.

Production

In the film, star Mae West used her own voice, prompting Mordaunt Hall to state the following in his review: "The highlight of the picture is Miss West singing high opera (really!)."

West was already the highest paid actress in Hollywood when Goin' To Town was released, and her bold, controversial performances and bawdy, irreverent humor had made her a popular figure in Hollywood's pre-Code era. In Goin' To Town, she brings all of these qualities to the role of Cleo Borden, delivering a memorable and entertaining performance that has helped to make the film a classic of its time.

The film was a box office success upon its release and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor and West's performance. In the years since its release, Goin' To Town has continued to be remembered and enjoyed by audiences, and it remains a popular choice for fans of classic Hollywood cinema.

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