Shanghai Express
"Many Men Had Loved Her -- but only one had been loved in return!"
Originally released in 1932. Shanghai Express is a drama/romance film. directed by Josef von Sternberg. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook, and Anna May Wong
Synopsis
A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (221 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlene Dietrich
as Shanghai Lily
Clive Brook
as Captain Donald 'Doc' Harvey
Anna May Wong
as Hui Fei
Warner Oland
as Mr. Henry Chang
Eugene Pallette
as Sam Salt
Lawrence Grant
as Reverend Carmichael
Louise Closser Hale
as Mrs. Haggerty
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Eric Baum
Émile Chautard
as Major Lenard
George Blagoi
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanghai Express about?
A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
Who directed Shanghai Express?
Shanghai Express was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is Shanghai Express?
Shanghai Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Shanghai Express released?
Shanghai Express was released on February 12, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shanghai Express?
The main cast of Shanghai Express includes Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook, Anna May Wong, Warner Oland, Eugene Pallette.
Is Shanghai Express worth watching?
Shanghai Express has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 221 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.