Great Britain

Director Walter Forde used train 'atmospherics' to perfection in this classic thirties thriller set aboard a trans-European express. From the moment the steam enshrouded loco pulls out Esther Ralston and Conrad Veidt become involved in an absorbing tale of robbery, murder and intrigue with some thrilling action and a superb climax. One of the best no-nonsense thrillers ever made and a brilliant example of the train movie genre at its best.