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The Screen Goddesses: Shanghai Express

BBC One
on BBC One London

[Starring] Marlene Dietrich
with Clive Brook, Anna May Wong, Warner Oland, Eugene Pallette

A motley collection of passengers, among them the notorious Shanghai Lily and her former lover, British Army doctor Captain Harvey, board the famous 'Shanghai Express' on the last stage of its journey through a country torn by revolution.
(This Week's Films: page 13)

Contributors

Screenplay:
Jules Furthman
Based on a story by:
Harry Hervey
Director:
Joseph von Sternberg
Shanghai Lily:
Marlene Dietrich
Captain Harvey:
Clive Brook
Hui Fei:
Anna May Wong
Henry Chang:
Warner Oland
Sam Salt:
Eugene Pallette
Mr Carmichael:
Lawrence Grant
Mrs Haggerty:
Louise Closser Hale
Eric Baum:
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Major Leonard:
Emile Chautard
Source: Radio Times

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