The Ghost Train
Synopsis
Mismatched travellers are stranded overnight at a lonely rural railway station. They soon learn of local superstition about a phantom train which is said to travel these parts at dead of night, carrying ghosts from a long-ago train wreck in the area.
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The Ghost Train (1941) - Full Movie - Old British Comedy
Type: Clip • Published 2013-04-22
Top Cast
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Arthur Askey
Tommy Gander
Richard Murdoch
Teddy Deakin
Kathleen Harrison
Miss Bourne
Peter Murray-Hill
Richard G. Winthrop
Carole Lynne
Jackie Winthrop
Morland Graham
Dr. Sterling
Betty Jardine
Edna Hopkins
Stuart Latham
Herbert Perkins
Herbert Lomas
Saul Hodgkin
Raymond Huntley
John Price
Linden Travers
Julia Price
D.J. Williams
Ben Isaacs
Wallace Bosco
Ted Holmes
George Merritt
Inspector
Sidney Monckton
Train Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- J.O.C. Orton, Val Guest, Arnold Ridley, Marriott Edgar
- Original Score
- Walter Goehr
- Original Title
- The Ghost Train
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
J.O.C. Orton, Val Guest, Arnold Ridley, Marriott Edgar
Walter Goehr
Jack E. Cox
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Forde
Director
J.O.C. Orton
Writer
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Val Guest
Writer
Arnold Ridley
Writer
Edward Black
Producer
Marriott Edgar
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Train
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What is The Ghost Train about?
Mismatched travellers are stranded overnight at a lonely rural railway station. They soon learn of local superstition about a phantom train which is said to travel these parts at dead of night, carrying ghosts from a long-ago train wreck in the area.
Who directed The Ghost Train?
The Ghost Train was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in The Ghost Train?
The principal cast of The Ghost Train includes Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Kathleen Harrison, Peter Murray-Hill, Carole Lynne.
When was The Ghost Train released and how long is it?
The Ghost Train was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Train was composed by Walter Goehr.