Go West Young Man

Go West Young Man

1936 · 82 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

Sensational movie star Mavis Arden's following spans the world and her personal appearance tours prove her popularity. On her way home from one such appearance, Mavis' car breaks down. She orders her publicity agent to find her a place to stay, suspicious that he planned the breakdown to keep her away from a man. However, she soon finds herself mooning over an attractive local repairman and listening to his ideas about inventing equipment for film.

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Written by Mae West

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Mae West Mavis Arden
Warren William Morgan
Randolph Scott Bud Norton
Alice Brady Mrs. Addie Struthers
Elizabeth Patterson Aunt Kate Barnaby
Lyle Talbot Francis X. Harrigan
Isabel Jewell Gladys
Margaret Perry Joyce Struthers
Etienne Girardot Prof. Herbert Rigby
Maynard Holmes Clyde
John Indrisano Chauffeur
Alyce Ardell Jeanette (French maid)

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