Key to the City (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 6.1

Key to the City poster

Released in 1950, Key to the City is a comedy and romance film directed by George Sidney, running about 101 minutes. “They Click Like a key in a Lock” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At a mayors convention in San Francisco, ex-longshoreman Steve Fisk meets Clarissa Standish from New England. Fisk is mayor of "Puget City" and is proud of his rough and tumble background. Standish is mayor of "Winona, Maine", and is equally proud of her education and dedication to the people who elected her. Thrown together, the two opposites attract and their escapades during the convention get each of them in hot water back home. Written by Ron Kerrigan

Who’s in it. Key to the City stars Clark Gable as Steve Fisk, Loretta Young as Clarissa Standish, Frank Morgan as Fire Chief Duggan and Marilyn Maxwell as Shelia the 'Atom' Dancer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Key to the City 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Key to the City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Key to the City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Key to the City (1950)?
In US, Key to the City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Key to the City worth watching?
Key to the City holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Key to the City?
Key to the City stars Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Frank Morgan, Marilyn Maxwell and Raymond Burr.
When was Key to the City released?
Key to the City was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.