What are the key story phases in Go West?

The story of Go West progresses through these phases: The Station Swindle, The Railroad Pitch, The Heist & Retrieval, The New York Delivery.

How does Go West end?

In the final act ("The New York Delivery"): The duo travels to New York and successfully submits the deed to railroad officials. The property is valued, wealth is realized, and the corrupt scheme is resolved.

Go West (1940) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Go West
Genre: comedy, western
Released: 1940
Rating: 6.5

Plot Analysis Summary

A con man and a railroad advocate unite to recover a stolen property deed and secure a fortune through corporate intrigue.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Station Swindle

The Railroad Pitch

The Heist & Retrieval

The New York Delivery

A con man heading west to search for gold teams up with a pair of scheming brothers along the way. The trio soon find themselves in the middle of a feud between two rival families and two underhanded land developers.

Directed by

Edward Buzzell

Key Cast

Groucho Marx — S. Quentin Quale
Chico Marx — Joe Panello
Harpo Marx — 'Rusty' Panello
John Carroll — Terry Turner
Diana Lewis — Eve Wilson

Rating: 6.5/10 (96 votes)