Goin' to Town (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1935, Goin' to Town is a comedy film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Cleo Borden grew up in a saloon, loves the men—and the men love her—but her aspirations lead her to enter into a contract to marry a wealthy man. When he dies and leaves her all of his fortune, she soon learns that although she has money, she is not yet a lady, so she embarks on a journey to become one. She has no desire to change herself, but the man she sets her sights on does—so she obliges.
Who’s in it. Goin' to Town stars Mae West as Cleo Borden, Paul Cavanagh as Edward Carrington, Gilbert Emery as Winslow and Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Crane Brittony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Goin' to Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goin' to Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goin' to Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goin' to Town (1935)?
- In US, Goin' to Town is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goin' to Town worth watching?
- Goin' to Town holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goin' to Town?
- Goin' to Town stars Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, Gilbert Emery, Marjorie Gateson and Tito Coral.
- When was Goin' to Town released?
- Goin' to Town was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.