A Tenderfoot Goes West (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1936, A Tenderfoot Goes West is a comedy and western film directed by Maurice G. O'Neill, running about 61 minutes. “GUNS AND GRINS! LAUGHS AND THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wellington Pike, author of 'Wild and Bloody Tales of the West', has never been away from the sedate and civilized East, so he takes a vacation to see the land he knows nothing about. Rancher Ann Keith and her cowhands, who have read and laughed at Pike's "wild" west, decide to give him a shock impression that is even wilder than depicted in his imaginative literary flights. Gang leader "Killer" Madden and his bandits decide to make the staged robberies real ones and Pike is arrested for the crimes Madden has pulled. Written by Les Adams for IMDb.
Who’s in it. A Tenderfoot Goes West stars Russell Gleason as Wellington Pike, Virginia Carroll as Ann Keith, Jack La Rue as James "Killer" Madden and John Merton as Henchman Jake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, A Tenderfoot Goes West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tenderfoot Goes West page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tenderfoot Goes West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tenderfoot Goes West (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tenderfoot Goes West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tenderfoot Goes West worth watching?
- A Tenderfoot Goes West holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tenderfoot Goes West?
- A Tenderfoot Goes West stars Russell Gleason, Virginia Carroll, Jack La Rue, John Merton and Bud McClure.
- When was A Tenderfoot Goes West released?
- A Tenderfoot Goes West was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.