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ABOUT THE FILM: Amid civil war in 1930s China, passengers board an express train from Peking to Shanghai. During the trip, British captain Dr. Donald Harvey unexpectedly reunites with his former lover, Madeline, now the infamous adventuress Shanghai Lily. When rebels seize the train and take hostages, Lily risks everything to save the man she loves. Starring Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook and Anna May Wong,. FORMAT: 35mm DISTRIBUTOR: Universal Pictures COUNTRY: USA
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Sourced from American Cinematheque · Updated Apr 16, 2026