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Shanghai Express

Shanghai Express

Many Men Had Loved Her -- but only one had been loved in return!

A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shanghai Express
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, War, Crime, History
  • Release Date: 1932-02-12
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 6.96/10 (212 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7093
  • Languages: Cantonese, English, French, German

Cast & Crew

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

as Shanghai Lily

Clive Brook

Clive Brook

as Captain Donald 'Doc' Harvey

Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong

as Hui Fei

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

as Mr. Henry Chang

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

as Sam Salt

Lawrence Grant

Lawrence Grant

as Reverend Carmichael

Louise Closser Hale

Louise Closser Hale

as Mrs. Haggerty

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Gustav von Seyffertitz

as Eric Baum

Émile Chautard

Émile Chautard

as Major Lenard

George Blagoi

George Blagoi

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

AFS Essential Cinema: Shanghai Express | Presented by MUBI

Shanghai Express (1932) trailer

External Links

Keywords

prostituterapechinashanghai, chinarebelex-loverinsurgencechinese civil warblack and whitebeijing, chinapre-codebased on short story

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shanghai Express?

Shanghai Express is a Drama, Romance, War, Crime, History movie directed by . It was released on 1932-02-12.

Who are the main actors in Shanghai Express?

The main cast includes Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook, Anna May Wong, Warner Oland, Eugene Pallette, .

Where can I watch Shanghai Express online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shanghai Express is available.

Is Shanghai Express based on a true story?

Many Men Had Loved Her -- but only one had been loved in return!

What is the IMDb rating of Shanghai Express?

Shanghai Express has an IMDb rating of 6.96/10 based on 212 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shanghai Express?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shanghai Express?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shanghai Express filmed?

Shanghai Express was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shanghai Express?

The total runtime of Shanghai Express is 82 minutes.

Is Shanghai Express suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shanghai Express?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shanghai Express.

Does Shanghai Express have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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