I'm from the City (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film

I'm from the City poster

Released in 1938, I'm from the City is a comedy, romance and western film directed by Ben Holmes, running about 66 minutes.

What it’s about. Pete Pepper (Joe Penner) is a shy, timid circus performer who is scared to death of horses, but rides like a whirlwind when he has been hypnotized by "Ollie" Finch (Richard Lane). Pete is entered as a competitor in a wild-west cross-country obstacle race...and has to ride without being hypnotized.

Who’s in it. I'm from the City stars Joe Penner as Peter 'Pete' Pepper, Richard Lane as Captain Oliver 'Ollie' Fitch, Lorraine Krueger as Rosie Martindale and Paul Guilfoyle as Willie, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'm from the City page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I'm from the City (1938)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for I'm from the City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in I'm from the City?
I'm from the City stars Joe Penner, Richard Lane, Lorraine Krueger, Paul Guilfoyle and Kay Sutton.
When was I'm from the City released?
I'm from the City was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.