12 Feb 1932
Shanghai Express
A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
Inspiration
The film features the leading actress Greta Garbo as Yvonne, an artist's model. Other stars include Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone, Marjorie Rambeau and Judith Vosselli. It is a romantic melodrama, portraying a Parisian belle with a past returning to haunt her. The film is the only one where Montgomery played opposite Garbo.
Top Billed Cast
Greta Garbo Yvonne Valbret
Robert Montgomery André Montell
Lewis Stone Raymond Delval
Marjorie Rambeau Lulu
Judith Vosselli Odette
Beryl Mercer Marthe, Yvonne's Maid
John Miljan Henry Coutant, the Sculptor
Edwin Maxwell Uncle Julian Montell
Oscar Apfel M. Vignaud
Joan Marsh Madelaine Dorety
Karen Morley Liane Latour
Gwen Lee Gaby
Paul McAllister Jouvet
Arthur Hoyt Gavarni
Richard Tucker Galand
Clara Blandick Madeleine's Mother (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey Waiter (uncredited)
George Irving Madeleine's Father (uncredited)
Fletcher Norton Masher in Sidewalk Cafe (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz Normand (uncredited)
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