Come and Get It (1936) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Barney's pursuit of business power shapes his relationships across two generations, as his past choices return through his attraction to Swan's daughter and his son's interest in her.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Ambition Over Affection

Barney seeks power in Wisconsin's logging industry. He ends his romance with Lotta Morgan and marries Emma Louise to gain a business partnership.

Key Events

• Barney Pursues Ambition — Barney seeks to rise to the head of the logging industry. Characters: Barney Glasgow Location: 19th-century Wisconsin logging industry
• Barney Ends His Romance — Barney ends his relationship with saloon singer Lotta. Characters: Barney Glasgow, Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom Location: Wisconsin
• Marriage for Partnership — Barney marries Jed's daughter to secure a business partnership. Characters: Barney Glasgow, Emma Louise Glasgow, Jed Hewitt Location: Wisconsin

The Magnate and His Son

More than two decades later, Barney is wealthy and successful. Richard objects to his father's destructive logging practices.

Key Events

• A Successful Magnate — More than two decades later, Barney is wealthy and successful. Characters: Barney Glasgow Location: Wisconsin logging industry
• Richard Challenges Logging — Richard objects to logging that destroys forests without replanting. Characters: Richard Glasgow, Barney Glasgow Location: Wisconsin logging industry

A Visit to Swan

Barney visits his old friend Swan, a widower raising a daughter named Lotta. The daughter strongly resembles her mother, whom Barney once abandoned.

Key Events

• Barney Visits Swan — Barney visits his old friend Swan, now a widower. Characters: Barney Glasgow, Swan Bostrom Location: Swan's home
• Lotta's Daughter Appears — Barney encounters Swan's daughter, who resembles her mother. Characters: Barney Glasgow, Swan Bostrom, Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom Location: Swan's home

Two Generations Drawn to Lotta

Barney is attracted to Swan's daughter and offers to finance her education. Richard also meets Lotta, and their mutual interest makes Barney jealous.

Key Events

• Barney Offers Education Funds — Attracted to Swan's daughter, Barney offers to finance her education. Characters: Barney Glasgow, Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom Location: Swan's home
• Richard Meets Lotta — Richard meets Lotta and develops a strong mutual interest in her. Characters: Richard Glasgow, Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom Location: Not specified
• Barney's Jealousy — Barney reacts with jealousy and displeasure to Richard's interest in Lotta. Characters: Barney Glasgow, Richard Glasgow, Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom Location: Not specified

Story Breakdown

• Logging Ambition — Barney seeks advancement in Wisconsin's logging industry.
  • Industry Aspirations — Barney aims to become the head of the logging industry.
  • Foreman Role — He works as a lumberjack foreman.
• Abandoned Romance — Barney chooses business opportunity over his relationship with Lotta Morgan.
  • Lotta Morgan — Lotta is a saloon singer and Barney's young love.
  • Separation — Barney ends the relationship to pursue his ambitions.
• Marriage for Business — Barney marries Emma Louise, connecting his personal life to his business aims.
  • Jed's Daughter — Emma Louise is the daughter of Barney's boss, Jed Hewitt.
  • Partnership Motive — Barney marries her to secure a business partnership.
• Father and Son Divide — Years later, Richard challenges Barney's logging practices.
  • Forest Destruction — Richard objects to forests being cut without new trees planted.
  • Generational Conflict — Their disagreement reflects opposing views of logging.
• Swan's Household — Barney's visit reunites him with his old friend and brings him face-to-face with Swan's daughter.
  • Old Friendship — Barney visits Swan, whom the reference identifies as an old friend.
  • Widowed Father — Swan raises his daughter after Lotta Morgan's death.
• Lotta's Resemblance — Swan's daughter resembles her mother, recalling Barney's abandoned romance.
  • Mother and Daughter — Swan's daughter is also named Lotta and bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
  • Barney's Attraction — Barney becomes attracted to the younger Lotta.
• Education Offer — Barney offers to support the younger Lotta's education.
  • Financial Support — Barney offers to finance her education.
  • Past Recalled — He hopes to recapture the love he abandoned as a young man.
• Mutual Interest — Richard meets Lotta, and their attraction is reciprocated.
  • First Meeting — Richard meets Swan's daughter.
  • Shared Attraction — Richard's strong interest in Lotta is returned.
• Jealousy and Tension — Richard's interest in Lotta provokes Barney's displeasure.
  • Barney's Jealousy — Barney reacts jealously to his son's interest in Lotta.
  • Family Complication — The father's attraction and the son's mutual interest create conflict.

Directed by

William Wyler, Howard Hawks

Key Cast

• Edward Arnold — Barney Glasgow
• Joel McCrea — Richard Glasgow
• Frances Farmer — Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom
• Walter Brennan — Swan Bostrom
• Mady Christians — Karie Linbeck