Take Me to Town (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Take Me to Town is a comedy, adventure, romance and western film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 81 minutes. “The Rip-Roarin' Hip-Swinging Saga of VERMILLION O'TOOLE! The Fun She had and the Men She Fooled!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Saloon entertainer Vermilion O'Toole and her former partner in crime Newt Cole escape from a train ride to prison and hide out in logging town Timberline. Meanwhile, the three sons of widower Will Hall come to town in search of a wife for their dad. Vermilion needs to lay low to escape the marshal, so she accepts the boys' offer to visit pioneer community Pine Grove. Once there, she annoys local Mrs. Grundys but eventually starts to fit in.
Who’s in it. Take Me to Town stars Ann Sheridan as Vermillion O'Toole, Sterling Hayden as Will Hall, Phillip Reed as Newton Cole and Lee Patrick as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Take Me to Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take Me to Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take Me to Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take Me to Town (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take Me to Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take Me to Town worth watching?
- Take Me to Town holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take Me to Town?
- Take Me to Town stars Ann Sheridan, Sterling Hayden, Phillip Reed, Lee Patrick and Lee Aaker.
- When was Take Me to Town released?
- Take Me to Town was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.