The Ghost Goes West
“The most romantic ghost you've ever seen!”
Synopsis
Peggy Martin, daughter of a wealthy American businessman, persuades her father to buy a haunted Scottish castle from Donald Glourie. As the castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, its ghost tags along. Donald and Peggy fall in love, but the restless apparition proves to unwelcome, and they must find a way to appease the kilt-wearing spirit.
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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
Herbert Lomas
Fergus
Mark Daly
Murdoch's Groom
Elliott Mason
Mrs. MacNiff
Quinton McPherson
MacKaye
Victor Rietti
Scientist
Hay Petrie
The McLaggen
Richard Fraser
Son of McLaggen
Jack Lambert
Son of McLaggen
Colin Lesslie
Son of McLaggen
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$175K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- The Ghost Goes West
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $175K
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clair
Robert E. Sherwood, René Clair, Eric Keown, Geoffrey Kerr
Mischa Spoliansky
Harold Rosson
Harold Earle
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
René Clair
Writer
Eric Keown
Writer
René Clair
Director
Alexander Korda
Producer
Mischa Spoliansky
Original Music Composer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Harold Earle
Editor
Robert E. Sherwood
Screenplay
René Hubert
Costume Design
John Armstrong
Costume Design
Geoffrey Kerr
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Goes West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost Goes West about?
Peggy Martin, daughter of a wealthy American businessman, persuades her father to buy a haunted Scottish castle from Donald Glourie. As the castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, its ghost tags along. Donald and Peggy fall in love, but the restless apparition proves to unwelcome, and they must find a way to appease the kilt-wearing spirit.
Who directed The Ghost Goes West?
The Ghost Goes West was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in The Ghost Goes West?
The principal cast of The Ghost Goes West includes Robert Donat, Jean Parker, Eugene Pallette, Elsa Lanchester, Ralph Bunker.
When was The Ghost Goes West released and how long is it?
The Ghost Goes West was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Ghost Goes West make at the box office?
The Ghost Goes West grossed $175K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Goes West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Goes West was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost Goes West?
The Ghost Goes West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).