Go West (1940)

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The Marx Brothers come to the rescue in the Wild West when a young man, trying to settle an old family feud so he can marry the girl he loves, runs afoul of crooks.

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1 August 2004 | JoeKarlosi
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| Go West (1940) ***
GO WEST (1940) ***/****

I don't know. Since I've been watching these later Paramount Marx Bros. films before seeing the original early 30s classics that die-hard fans always rave about, perhaps I'm more unbiased and capable of enjoying them for what they are.

In GO WEST we have the opening sequence where Groucho tries to fleece Chico and Harpo, only to get a good screwing himself in the bargain. I also enjoyed the bit where Groucho and Chico attempt to woo a couple of gals as Harpo attempts to steal a deed from a safe in the next room. There were some very funny slapstick moments for the climactic struggle aboard the train to cap things off.

At first I was leery of going into a Marx Bros. comedy where the trio might be dressed in cowboy garb and thrust back into the unusual setting of the Old West, but it came off considerably well for what it was. Of course, nothing's perfect and you have to put up with some annoying singing now and then. Especially from one lady in particular who sounds like a guy.

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Trivia

The film opens with Horace Greeley's famous quotation, "Go West, Young Man, go west". In actuality, the words were spoken by John Soulé; Greeley spent the rest of his life disavowing it them.

Quotes

Joseph Panello: See, you got the Chief mad! Let me talk to him.
S. Quentin Quale: Can you talk Indian?
Joseph Panello: I was born in Indianapolis!

Goofs

After Terry rides in to see Eve, we see his horse's rein tighten as an offscreen crew member starts to lead it away.

Crazy Credits

Opening card: Foreword: In 1851, Horace Greeley uttered a phrase that did much to change the history of these United States. He said: Go West, young man, go west. This is the story of three men who made Horace Greeley sorry he said it.

Soundtracks

Ridin' the Range
(1940)
Music by Roger Edens
Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Sung by John Carroll (uncredited), Groucho Marx (uncredited), Chico Marx (uncredited),
with Harpo Marx (uncredited) on harmonica

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Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Musical | Western

Details

Release Date:

6 December 1940

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

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