Shanghai Express
1932, English. Directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Many Men Had Loved Her -- but only one had been loved in return!
A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Josef von SternbergDirector
- Marlene DietrichShanghai Lily
- Clive BrookCaptain Donald 'Doc' Harvey
- Anna May WongHui Fei
- Warner OlandMr. Henry Chang
- Eugene PalletteSam Salt
- Lawrence GrantReverend Carmichael
- Louise Closser HaleMrs. Haggerty
- Gustav von SeyffertitzEric Baum
- Émile ChautardMajor Lenard
- George BlagoiMinor Role (uncredited)
- Leonard CareyCarey (uncredited)
- George ChungChinese Soldier (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jules Furthman, Harry Hervey, Howard Hawks
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What Shanghai Express is based on
Shanghai Express is adapted from a short story.
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Shanghai Express: quick answers
Is Shanghai Express worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 252 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shanghai Express?
Shanghai Express runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Shanghai Express have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shanghai Express. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shanghai Express parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shanghai Express yet.
Which OTT platform is Shanghai Express on?
Shanghai Express isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shanghai Express?
If you liked Shanghai Express, try Dear John, Firebird, The White Countess.
Who directed Shanghai Express?
Shanghai Express (1932) was directed by Josef von Sternberg and stars Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook, Anna May Wong.
What is Shanghai Express based on?
Shanghai Express is adapted from a short story.