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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
− | |name = Shanghai Express | + | |name = ''Shanghai Express'' |
|picture = ShanghaiExpress1923Cover.jpg | |picture = ShanghaiExpress1923Cover.jpg | ||
|caption = ''French Language Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''French Language Movie Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
− | |director = Josef von Sternberg | + | |director = [[Josef von Sternberg]] |
|date= February 12, 1932 | |date= February 12, 1932 | ||
− | |language = English<br | + | |language = English<br>French<br>German<br>Mandarin |
|studio=Paramount Pictures | |studio=Paramount Pictures | ||
|distributor=Paramount Pictures | |distributor=Paramount Pictures | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | '''''Shanghai Express''''' is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress [[Marlene Dietrich]]. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 ''Boule de Suif'' by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute "Shanghai Lily" meets again in the first class of the Shanghai Express the military doctor Captain Donald Harvey, who left her years ago out of jealousy. During their journey together, Lily's cool facade melts and the two become close again. But when the train is stopped by rebels and "Doc Harvey" is captured, China Lily has to make a momentous decision. | + | '''''Shanghai Express''''' is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by [[Josef von Sternberg]]. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress [[Marlene Dietrich]]. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 ''Boule de Suif'' by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute "Shanghai Lily" meets again in the first class of the Shanghai Express the military doctor Captain Donald Harvey, who left her years ago out of jealousy. During their journey together, Lily's cool facade melts and the two become close again. But when the train is stopped by rebels and "Doc Harvey" is captured, China Lily has to make a momentous decision. |
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
− | Mr. Albright ( | + | Mr. Albright (Claude King) owns an [[M1911]] pistol which he gives to Captain Donald Harvey (Clive Brook). |
[[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]] | [[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Albright hands over his pistol to Cpt. Harvey.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Albright hands over his pistol to Cpt. Harvey.]] | ||
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==Mosin Nagant M1891== | ==Mosin Nagant M1891== | ||
Some of the Rebels are seen with U.S. manufactured [[Mosin Nagant M1891]]s. Many of them are civil sporterized versions that are modified for this movie. | Some of the Rebels are seen with U.S. manufactured [[Mosin Nagant M1891]]s. Many of them are civil sporterized versions that are modified for this movie. | ||
− | [[File:1891-Mosin-Nagant.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | + | [[File:1891-Mosin-Nagant.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant M1891 - 7.62x54mmR]] |
− | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-RiflePromo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A promotional picture of [[Marlene Dietrich]] and | + | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-RiflePromo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A promotional picture of [[Marlene Dietrich]] and Émile Chautard showing one of these rifles on the right. The rifle in the foreground is a Kar98AZ.]] |
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The silhouette of the Mosin Nagant is seen in the center.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The silhouette of the Mosin Nagant is seen in the center.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Rebel carries his rifle on his back while watching Shanghai Lily through a window. Note the different muzzle and the typical Mosin grasping groove.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Rebel carries his rifle on his back while watching Shanghai Lily through a window. Note the different muzzle and the typical Mosin grasping groove.]] | ||
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[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rebels mow down the Goverment Train escort.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rebels mow down the Goverment Train escort.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Maxim being transported by the Rebels to load it on the train.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Maxim being transported by the Rebels to load it on the train.]] | ||
− | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shanghai Lily / Madeline encounters a | + | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shanghai Lily / Madeline encounters soldiers carrying a Maxim.]] |
==Train Armament== | ==Train Armament== | ||
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[[Category: Romance]] | [[Category: Romance]] | ||
[[Category: War]] | [[Category: War]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Josef von Sternberg]] |
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Shanghai Express is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress Marlene Dietrich. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 Boule de Suif by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute "Shanghai Lily" meets again in the first class of the Shanghai Express the military doctor Captain Donald Harvey, who left her years ago out of jealousy. During their journey together, Lily's cool facade melts and the two become close again. But when the train is stopped by rebels and "Doc Harvey" is captured, China Lily has to make a momentous decision.
The following weapons were used in the film Shanghai Express:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
What appears to be Smith & Wesson Model 10 variant is holstered by a Rebel officer that is taken by Shanghai Lily / Madeline (Marlene Dietrich).
Colt M1911
Mr. Albright (Claude King) owns an M1911 pistol which he gives to Captain Donald Harvey (Clive Brook).
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Chinese Government soldiers are armed with German Gewehr 1898s.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbines are used by many Rebel troops.
Mosin Nagant M1891
Some of the Rebels are seen with U.S. manufactured Mosin Nagant M1891s. Many of them are civil sporterized versions that are modified for this movie.
Other
Maxim MG 08
Both the Chinese Government and Rebel troops use Maxim MG08 machine guns.