Ghost Train, The (1941)
Date: 1941
Director: Walter Forde
Production Company: Gainsborough Pictures
Stars: Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Kathleen Harrison,
Location(s): Devon
Region(s): South West
Storyline:
A group of passengers are stranded at an isolated station and become involved with Fifth Columnist gun runners.
Additional Information:
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A stock shot of an express train in this studio based ghost story.
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- 07 May 2018
The train heads into the West Country along the sea wall at Teignmouth in Devon. Identified by Craig Macready. The sequence was also seen in 'Return to Yesterday' and 'Another Time Another Place'. (RL)
An accurate picture of the scene from James Churcher revealing that little has changed in all the years. (RL)
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- 03 Aug 2014
When his hat blows off, entertainer Tommy Gander pulls the communication cord to stop the train. The line near Langstone Rock between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish stations in Devon. Identified by Craig Macready. This sequence also appears in "Return to Yesterday". (RL)
Martin sends this excellent shot without trespassing railway property. (RL)
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The Guard (Sydney Moncton) announces the arrival at Fal Vale. A studio set included for completeness.
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A shot of Barmouth Viaduct over Afon Mawddach in Gwynedd, Wales and the open swing bridge that precedes the gun runner's train crashing into the water. The footage is borrowed from the 1931 version of the film.