Goin' to Town
1935 film by Alexander Hall / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1][2] The film stars Mae West. She used her own voice, prompting Mordant Hall to state the following in his review, "the highlight of the picture is Miss West singing high opera (really!)."
Goin' To Town | |
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Directed by | Alexander Hall |
Screenplay by | Mae West |
Story by | Marion Morgan George B. Dowell |
Produced by | William LeBaron |
Starring | Mae West Paul Cavanagh Gilbert Emery Marjorie Gateson Tito Coral Ivan Lebedeff |
Cinematography | Karl Struss |
Edited by | LeRoy Stone |
Music by | Sammy Fain |
Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date | April 25, 1935 (1935-04-25) |
Running time | 74 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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. The original title of the film was "Now I'm A Lady", but the Hays office mandated the title change just before the film was released. Miss West's pet monkey, "Boogie", makes a cameo in the film. A musical number, "Love is Love in any Woman's Heart" was cut from the film at the star's request, she felt it was not in line with her character. The song is still used over the closing titles.