An amusing satire on American habits (based on a story that appeared in 'Punch' magazine), The Ghost Goes West combines the talents of the Kordas with those of French director Rene Clair and American script writer Robert E. Sherwood.

Donald Glourie (Robert Donat - The 39 Steps) shares his run-down home with the eighteenth-century ghost of Murdoch Glourie (also Robert Donat), who has been condemned to haunt the castle until he avenges an ancient insult by the rival clan MacLaggan. In order to clear his debts, Donald sells the castle to an American businessman, Mr. Martin, who then has the castle - complete with ghost - transported to Florida where it is rebuilt. In the meantime, Martinís daughter Peggy (Jean Parker) is falling in love with both Donald and Murdoch Glourie, thinking them one and the same...