''Goin' To Town'' is a 1935

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directed by

Alexander Hall Alexander Hall (January 11, 1894 – July 30, 1968) was an American film director, film editor and theatre actor. Biography Hall acted in the theatre from the age of four through 1914, when he began to work in silent movies. Following his milit ...

and written by

Mae West Mae West (born Mary Jane West; August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American stage and film actress, playwright, screenwriter, singer, and sex symbol whose entertainment career spanned over seven decades. She was known for her breezy ...

. The film stars Mae West, Paul Cavanagh,

Gilbert Emery Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle (June 11, 1875 – October 28, 1945), known professionally as Gilbert Emery, was an American actor who appeared in over 80 movies from 1921 to his death in 1945. He was also a playwright, author of seven Broadway pla ...

, Marjorie Gateson, Tito Coral and

Ivan Lebedeff Ivan Lebedeff (born Ivan Vasilyevich Lebedev ( rus, Иван Васильевич Лебедев), 18 June 1894 – 31 March 1953) was a Russian film actor, lecturer and writer. He appeared in 66 films between 1926 and 1953. In 1940, his no ...

. The film was released on April 25, 1935, by

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. the film stars West as Lady Lou, a wealthy and flamboyant woman who travels to Texas to claim an inheritance and becomes embroiled in a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. West was already a well-known actress, singer, and playwright 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 Lady Lou, 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. Despite the passage of time, Goin' To Town remains a fresh and entertaining film that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Whether you're a fan of

or just looking for a fun and lighthearted comedy.

Plot

Cast

as Cleo Borden * Paul Cavanagh as Edward Carrington *

as Winslow * Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Crane Brittony *Tito Coral as Taho *

as Ivan Valadov * Fred Kohler as Buck Gonzales *

Monroe Owsley Monroe Righter Owsley (August 11, 1900 – June 7, 1937) was an American stage and film actor. Early years The son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owsley, he was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was a manufacturing executive, and his mother was a c ...

as Fletcher Colton *

Grant Withers Granville Gustavus Withers (January 17, 1905 – March 27, 1959) was an American film actor who acted under the screen name Grant Withers. With early beginnings in the silent era, Withers moved into sound films, establishing himself with a lis ...

as Young Stud *

Luis Alberni Luis Alberni (October 4, 1886 – December 23, 1962) was a Spanish-born American character actor of stage and films. Early years Alberni was born in Barcelona, Spain, on October 4, 1886. He acted in stock theater for four years in Marseille ...

as Sr. Vitola *Lucio Villegas as Señor Ricardo Lopez *

Mona Rico Mona Rico was a Mexico-born American actress. Her films include '' Eternal Love'' (1929), ''Shanghai Lady'' (1929), ''A Devil With Women (1930)'', and ''Zorro Rides Again'' (1937). Career Born as Enriqueta de Valenzuela in Mexico City, Mexico, ...

as Dolores Lopez *

Wade Boteler Wade Boteler (October 3, 1888 – May 7, 1943) was an American film actor and writer. He appeared in more than 430 films between 1919 and 1943. Biography He was born in Santa Ana, California, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart ...

as Ranch foreman *

Paul Harvey Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009) was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He broadcast ''News and Comment'' on mornings and mid-days on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays and also his famous ''The Rest o ...

as Donovan *Joe Frye as Laughing Eagle *Vladimar Bykoff as Tenor

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