description Shanghai Express Overview
Shanghai Express is a 1932 film directed by Josef von Sternberg, featuring Marlene Dietrich and other actors. The narrative centers around passengers aboard a train taken hostage by a warlord during the Chinese Civil War. It was based on a short story by Harry Hervey and represents the fourth collaboration between Sternberg and Dietrich.
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info Shanghai Express Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1932 |
help Shanghai Express FAQ
What is Shanghai Express actually about beyond Marlene Dietrich on a train?
Shanghai Express follows passengers traveling from Peking to Shanghai during civil conflict in China. The train is seized by the warlord Chang, played by Warner Oland, which turns the romance and social tension into a hostage story.
Who does Marlene Dietrich play in Shanghai Express?
Dietrich plays Shanghai Lily, a woman with a scandalous reputation who reconnects with Captain Donald Harvey, played by Clive Brook. The film was one of Dietrich's major collaborations with director Josef von Sternberg at Paramount.
Why do people mention Anna May Wong when talking about Shanghai Express?
Anna May Wong plays Hui Fei, one of the film's most memorable passengers and a key part of the hostage plot. Her role stands out because 1930s Hollywood rarely gave Asian American stars material with that much presence.
Did Shanghai Express win an Oscar?
Yes. Lee Garmes won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for the film's 1932 black-and-white photography.
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