The Ghost Goes West
"The most romantic ghost you've ever seen!"
Originally released in 1935. The Ghost Goes West is a romance/comedy film. directed by René Clair.
Starring Robert Donat, Jean Parker, and Eugene Pallette
Synopsis
Donald Glourie shares his crumbling ancestral home with the ghost of his Highland ancestor, Murdoch, who has been condemned to haunt the castle until he avenges a 200-year-old insult from a rival clan. To clear his mounting debts, Donald sells the dilapidated pile to an American businessman, Mr Martin, who has the castle complete with the Glourie ghost transported and rebuilt in Florida. While old-world gentility rubs up comically against 20th-century materialism, Martin's daughter takes a liking to both Donald and Murdoch, convinced they are one and the same man...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Donat
as Murdoch Glourie / Donald Glourie
Jean Parker
as Peggy Martin
Eugene Pallette
as Mr. Joe Martin
Elsa Lanchester
as Miss Shepperton
Ralph Bunker
as Ed L. Bigelow
Patricia Hilliard
as Shepherdess
Everley Gregg
as Mrs. Gladys Martin
Morton Selten
as The Glourie
Chili Bouchier
as Cleopatra
Herbert Lomas
as Fergus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ghost Goes West about?
Donald Glourie shares his crumbling ancestral home with the ghost of his Highland ancestor, Murdoch, who has been condemned to haunt the castle until he avenges a 200-year-old insult from a rival c...
Who directed The Ghost Goes West?
The Ghost Goes West was directed by René Clair.
How long is The Ghost Goes West?
The Ghost Goes West has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Ghost Goes West released?
The Ghost Goes West was released on December 17, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ghost Goes West?
The main cast of The Ghost Goes West includes Robert Donat, Jean Parker, Eugene Pallette, Elsa Lanchester, Ralph Bunker.