out west mark a distinct departure for arbuckle a a director in that compare to what have come before it have a much strong and more think out and developed style and story . it have more genuinely clever and funny idea than the precede short with al st john and buster keaton put together the high concept of the western theme clearly release the creative genius that fatty could display . keaton and st john also have strong part than their usual nameless knockabout side character that have come before . visually the sepia round corner 19th century photograph look of it be a stylish stylistic directorial choice from arbuckle and show the talent he could display ( and would again ) rather than simply allow the action to be the film . you feel the story here from the outset . excellent .