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Goin' to Town

MAE WEST Says: "I'LL BE A LADY, EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!"
Apr 25, 1935 · 1h 11m
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Comedy
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PLOT

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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CAST

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
Directed by Alexander Hall

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Emanuel Cohen Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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