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The Ghost Goes West

  • 19351935
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.9K
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The Ghost Goes West (1935)
ComedyFantasyHorror
A haunted Scottish castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, bringing the family ghost along with it.A haunted Scottish castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, bringing the family ghost along with it.A haunted Scottish castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, bringing the family ghost along with it.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • René Clair
    • Eric Keown(story "Sir Tristram Goes West")
    • Geoffrey Kerr(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Robert Donat
    • Jean Parker
    • Eugene Pallette
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • René Clair
    • Eric Keown(story "Sir Tristram Goes West")
    • Geoffrey Kerr(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Robert Donat
    • Jean Parker
    • Eugene Pallette
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Robert Donat and Jean Parker in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Robert Donat and Jean Parker in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Morton Selten in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Richard Fraser, Jack Lambert, Colin Lesslie, Neil Lester, J. Neil More, and Hay Petrie in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Ralph Bunker and Eugene Pallette in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Ralph Bunker and Everley Gregg in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Elsa Lanchester and Eugene Pallette in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Jean Parker in The Ghost Goes West (1935)
    Robert Donat in The Ghost Goes West (1935)

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    Robert Donat
    Robert Donat
    • Murdoch Glourie…
    Jean Parker
    Jean Parker
    • Peggy Martin
    Eugene Pallette
    Eugene Pallette
    • Mr. Joe Martin
    Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester
    • Miss Shepperton
    Ralph Bunker
    Ralph Bunker
    • Ed L. Bigelow
    Patricia Hilliard
    Patricia Hilliard
    • Shepherdess
    Everley Gregg
    Everley Gregg
    • Mrs. Gladys Martin
    Morton Selten
    Morton Selten
    • The Glourie
    Chili Bouchier
    Chili Bouchier
    • Cleopatra
    Mark Daly
    Mark Daly
    • Murdoch's Groom
    Herbert Lomas
    • Fergus
    Elliott Mason
    • Mrs. MacNiff
    Hay Petrie
    Hay Petrie
    • The McLaggen
    Quinton McPherson
    • Mackaye
    • (as Quentin McPhearson)
    Peter Cozens
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Syd Crossley
    Syd Crossley
    • Joe Martin's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Fraser
    Richard Fraser
    • Son of MacLaggen
    • (uncredited)
    David Keir
    • Creditor
    • (uncredited)
      • René Clair
    • Writers
      • René Clair
      • Eric Keown(story "Sir Tristram Goes West")
      • Geoffrey Kerr(scenario)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was the biggest-grossing film of 1936 in Great Britain.
    • Goofs
      The opening sets the scene in Scotland but the pipe band is playing a famous Irish tune, Brian Boru's March.
    • 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.

    • Alternate versions
      More frequently shown in a 78 minute version that nearly eliminates the role of Elsa Lanchester.
    • Connections
      Referenced in F Troop: The West Goes Ghost (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      American Grit
      (uncredited)

      Music by Abe Holzmann

    User reviews29

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    8/10
    I hate America, it's worse than the first day of battle!.
    Have to say I'm mightily surprised to see some users here state this film is purely escapist entertainment, nothing more, nothing less. Since it ignites its comedy heart with a satirical flame, I do feel that the jovial nature of the beast has meant that the tongue in cheek nature of René Clair's first English speaking picture has been missed by some.

    Murdoch Glourie {Robert Donat} is head of the Glourie clan, during a vociferous argument with the laird of the Maclaggen clan, he is so furious about the besmirching of his family name, he pegs out and dies before correcting the unjust smear on the family name. Switch to the modern day and his descendant Donald {Donat again} is frantically trying to keep the monolithic Glourie castle from collapsing under the weight of financial pressure. Hope springs in the form of love, and the beautiful Peggy Martin {Jean Parker}, but with her comes her ebullient father Joe {Eugene Palette}, and his intention to relocate the castle to Florida. Now this is something that Murdoch's ghost is particularly not happy about, and he promptly sets about haunting everyone in sight whilst the selling point fervour of a Ghost coming to America brings about mirth and intriguing problems.

    Yes this film is a fantastical light hearted comedy, but its portrayal of American habits is satirical genius, covering materialistic urges and prodding the ribs of the press, The Ghost Goes West is a truly classic film in the Preston Sturges 1940s mould. What else can you think when you see a press headline stating "Kilted Scottish Phantom Fails To Show"? René Clair was annoyed by the interference from producer Alexander Korda, to the point he thought about taking his name off the credits, he didn't have to worry tho, because the film is still his, and crucially, American audiences took it firmly on the chin and embraced the picture for the delightful nudge nudge romp it is. 8/10
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    • Mar 25, 2008

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 1936 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • London Film Productions
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Black and White

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