

Go West
“Come with Buster out into the vast open spaces where men are men and cows are their only lady friends”
Synopsis
With little luck at keeping a job in the city a New Yorker tries work in the country and eventually finds his way leading a herd of cattle to the West Coast.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Friendless
Howard Truesdale
Owner of the Diamond Bar Ranch
Kathleen Myers
His Daughter
Ray Thompson
The Foreman
Brown Eyes
Herself
Roscoe Arbuckle
Woman in Department Store (uncredited)
Joe Keaton
Man in Barber Shop (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
General Store Owner (uncredited)
Babe London
Woman in Department Store (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buster Keaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Buster Keaton, Lex Neal, Raymond Cannon
- Original Score
- Konrad Elfers
- Original Title
- Go West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Buster Keaton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton, Lex Neal, Raymond Cannon
Konrad Elfers
Bert Haines, Elgin Lessley
Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Buster Keaton
Director
Buster Keaton
Producer
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Konrad Elfers
Original Music Composer
Bert Haines
Director of Photography
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
Buster Keaton
Writer
Raymond Cannon
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Go West.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Go West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Go West about?
With little luck at keeping a job in the city a New Yorker tries work in the country and eventually finds his way leading a herd of cattle to the West Coast.
Who directed Go West?
Go West was directed by Buster Keaton.
Who stars in Go West?
The principal cast of Go West includes Buster Keaton, Howard Truesdale, Kathleen Myers, Ray Thompson, Brown Eyes.
When was Go West released and how long is it?
Go West was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Go West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Go West was composed by Konrad Elfers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Go West?
Go West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
