A haunted Scottish castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, bringing the family ghost along with it.
Want to invest a few hours in front of the TV this weekend? Check out a few of our favorite binge-worthy streaming series.
Related News
-
NYC Weekend Watch: David Cronenberg, Classic 3-D, Mathieu Amalric & More
30 October 2015 | The Film Stage -
The Forgotten: John Brahm's "Broken Blossoms" (1936)
16 April 2015 | MUBI -
'50s Actor Kerr Dead at 81: Played (Possibly) Gay Adolescent in Controversial Play and Movie
09 February 2013 | Alt Film Guide
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Ghost Goes West (1935)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win & 1 nomination.
See more awards »
Learn more
More Like This
Under the Roofs of Paris
(1930)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Musical
Director:
René Clair
Stars:
Albert Préjean,
Pola Illéry,
Edmond T. Gréville
Knight Without Armor
(1937)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
Jacques Feyder
Stars:
Marlene Dietrich,
Robert Donat,
Irene Vanbrugh
The Spy in Black
(1939)
Thriller
|
War
Director:
Michael Powell
Stars:
Conrad Veidt,
Valerie Hobson,
Sebastian Shaw
Men of Tomorrow
(1932)
Drama
Directors:
Leontine Sagan,
Zoltan Korda
Stars:
Maurice Braddell,
Joan Gardner,
Emlyn Williams
Vacation from Marriage
(1945)
Certificate: Passed
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Alexander Korda
Stars:
Robert Donat,
Deborah Kerr,
Glynis Johns
À Nous la Liberté
(1931)
Comedy
|
Musical
Director:
René Clair
Stars:
Raymond Cordy,
Henri Marchand,
Rolla France
The Citadel
(1938)
Certificate: Passed
Drama
Director:
King Vidor
Stars:
Robert Donat,
Rosalind Russell,
Ralph Richardson
For Love or Money
(1933)
Comedy
Director:
Zoltan Korda
Stars:
Edmund Gwenn,
Wendy Barrie,
Robert Donat
The Canterville Ghost
(1944)
Certificate: Passed
Comedy
|
Fantasy
Directors:
Jules Dassein,
Norman Z. McLeod
Stars:
Charles Laughton,
Robert Young,
Margaret O'Brien
Man About Town
(1947)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
René Clair
Stars:
Maurice Chevalier,
François Périer,
Marcelle Derrien
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
(1939)
Drama
|
Romance
Directors:
Sam Wood,
Sidney Franklin
Stars:
Robert Donat,
Greer Garson,
Terry Kilburn
The Adventures of Tartu
(1943)
Drama
|
Romance
|
Thriller
Director:
Harold S. Bucquet
Stars:
Robert Donat,
Valerie Hobson,
Walter Rilla
Edit
Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Robert Donat | ... | Murdoch Glourie / Donald Glourie | |
| Jean Parker | ... | Peggy Martin | |
| Eugene Pallette | ... | Mr. Joe Martin | |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Miss Shepperton | |
 |
Ralph Bunker | ... | Ed L. Bigelow |
|
|
Patricia Hilliard | ... | Shepherdess |
| Everley Gregg | ... | Mrs. Gladys Martin | |
| Morton Selten | ... | The Glourie | |
| Chili Bouchier | ... | Cleopatra | |
|
|
Mark Daly | ... | Murdoch's Groom |
|
|
Herbert Lomas | ... | Fergus |
|
|
Elliott Mason | ... | Mrs. MacNiff |
| Hay Petrie | ... | The McLaggen | |
|
|
Quinton McPherson | ... | Mackaye (as Quentin McPhearson) |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
An American businessman's daughter convinces him to buy a Scottish castle but he comes up with a plan to disassemble it to ship it to America brick by brick, where it will be put it back together. The deal includes the last family heir and his cursed several-hundred year old ghost ancestor who haunts the castle waiting for the chance to redeem his family's honor. Written by Ken Yousten <kyousten@bev.net>
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 February 1936 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fantôme à vendre See more »Filming Locations:
Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UKCompany Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
Edit
The Glourie: In limbo, the empty place between heaven and earth. I died with honor, and you died a coward's death, do you realize that?
Murdoch Glourie: Yes father, I suppose I did.
The Glourie: Then you can never be welcomed among your ancestors in heaven.
Murdoch Glourie: Never?
The Glourie: You will be an earthbound ghost, doomed to haunt the dark halls of Glourie Castle.
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
This film was included in the first syndicated television presentation of a package of major studio feature films on USA television; it premiered in Philadelphia Friday 11 June 1948 on WFIL (Channel 6), followed by Boston Sunday 20 June 1948 on WBZ (Channel 4), by Chicago Monday 28 June 1948 on WGN (Channel 9), by Cleveland Sunday 18 July 1948 on WEWS (Channel 5), by St. Louis Thursday 7 October 1948 on KSD (Channel 5), by New York City Friday 15 October 1948 on WPIX (Channel 11), by Baltimore Friday 3 December 1948 on WMAR (Channel 2), by Los Angeles Sunday 9 January 1949 on KTLA (Channel 5), by Atlanta Wednesday 2 February 1949 on WSB (Channel 8), and by Cincinnati Monday 25 April 1949 on freshly launched WKRC (Channel 11). The package consisted of 24 Alexander Korda productions originally released theatrically between 1933 and 1942. See more »Goofs
The opening sets the scene in Scotland but the pipe band is playing a famous Irish tune, Brian Boru's March. See more »Quotes
Murdoch Glourie: Father, where are you? Where am I?The Glourie: In limbo, the empty place between heaven and earth. I died with honor, and you died a coward's death, do you realize that?
Murdoch Glourie: Yes father, I suppose I did.
The Glourie: Then you can never be welcomed among your ancestors in heaven.
Murdoch Glourie: Never?
The Glourie: You will be an earthbound ghost, doomed to haunt the dark halls of Glourie Castle.
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.Contribute to This Page
On IMDb TV, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.
When a haunted Scottish castle is dismantled and removed to Florida THE GHOST GOES WEST, too.
Made under the auspices of producer Sir Alexander Korda, acclaimed director René Clair & distinguished author Robert E. Sherwood, here is a fine little film--very popular in its day--for thoughtful intellects, about things which go bump in the night. Or, rather, one thing in particular: a kilted phantom doomed to stalk his ancestral castle until his family's honour is avenged--irregardless of the actual physical location of his old stones, or whatever romantic complications may ensue.
Handsome Robert Donat brings just the right amount of sophisticated humor to the dual roles of the ghost and his 20th century descendant. The lovely Jean Parker is splendid as an American rich girl very happy to take the Highlands real estate if Mr. Donat comes along with it. Playing her father, Eugene Palette exhibits both bluster & bemusement as the merchant grocer determined on buying old Glourie Castle, ghost and all.
Morton Selten & Hay Petrie have amusing short roles as clan lairds who are fierce antagonists. The marvelous Elsa Lanchester appears far too briefly at the film's conclusion as a paranormal enthusiast.
Acknowledgment should go to Vincent Korda for his atmospheric sets. And just what is the difference betwixt a thistle in the heather & a kiss in the dark?