The Silk Express
Synopsis
As the demand for raw silk goes sky high, crooked businessman Wallace Myton corners the market with plans to drive up the price. Determined to fulfill his contracts, manufacturer Donald Kilgore imports $3 million worth of silk to Seattle and accompanies it by special train to New York. But when his secretary is found murdered, Kilgore soon discovers Myton has planted three killers on board with orders to stop the express and its passengers dead in their tracks.
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Neil Hamilton
Donald Kilgore
Sheila Terry
Paula Nyberg
Arthur Byron
Conductor Clark
Guy Kibbee
Railway Detective McDuff
Dudley Digges
Professor Axel Nyberg
Arthur Hohl
Wallace Myton
Allen Jenkins
Robert 'Rusty' Griffith
Harold Huber
Train Guard Craft
G. Pat Collins
Train Guard Harry Burns
Robert Barrat
Mr. Calhoun, Attorney
Vernon Steele
Dr. Harold Rolph
Ivan F. Simpson
Johnson, Kilgore's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Markson, Houston Branch
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Silk Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Ben Markson, Houston Branch, Stanley Logan
Bernhard Kaun
Tony Gaudio
Ralph Dawson
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Ray Enright
Director
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Ben Markson
Screenplay
Henry Blanke
Producer
Houston Branch
Screenplay
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silk Express
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What is The Silk Express about?
As the demand for raw silk goes sky high, crooked businessman Wallace Myton corners the market with plans to drive up the price. Determined to fulfill his contracts, manufacturer Donald Kilgore imports $3 million worth of silk to Seattle and accompanies it by special train to New York. But when his secretary is found murdered, Kilgore soon discovers Myton has planted three killers on board with orders to stop the express and its passengers dead in their tracks.
Who directed The Silk Express?
The Silk Express was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in The Silk Express?
The principal cast of The Silk Express includes Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron, Guy Kibbee, Dudley Digges.
When was The Silk Express released and how long is it?
The Silk Express was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silk Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silk Express was composed by Bernhard Kaun.