They soon learn of local superstition about a phantom train which is said to travel these parts at dead of night. A group of stranded train passengers must spend the night at a small station to await the next possible train. Theghosttrain1941fullmovie scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. High jinks and chills ensue when a group of people. Based on the authors personal experience during a rail journey, it was a popular success. The ghost train 1941 is a quaint reminiscence of agatha christies plays assembling a cast of strangers in a murdermystery location here a spooky british village railway station and then allowing tension and suspicion to heat up under them till the truth comes out. According to sandahl a couple of the cars survive around the country. The story centres upon the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight, and are increasingly threatened by a latent external force, with a denouement ending. This fantastic little black and white film was made in 1941. Ghost train and 21 related entities entities finder. Ghost train to new orleans by mur lafferty, paperback. The ghost train 1941 after his hat flies out the window of a speeding train, passenger and musichall performer tommy gander arthur askey yanks the emergency brake, causing the train to stop. For halloween, brilliantly british reveal the capitals haunted train stations. Askey started off as a music hall like vaudeville entertainer and was regularly still performing songs and comedy routines on tv variety shows.
The ghost train is a 1941 english mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. Ghost train folklore, a phantom vehicle in the form of a locomotive or train an alternative name for dark ride, an indoor amusement ride. Oct 07, 2015 the ghost of silverpilen lives on in the minds of metro riders, but the real train hasnt completely disappeared either. The ghost train is a theatre comedy suspense thriller, written in 1923 by the english actor and playwright arnold ridley. Remake of the 1931 version, with the lead split into two characters. With wilfred brambell heading an excellent cast it was hammed up gloriously and great fun. The ghost train started life as a play penned by arthur ridley. Percy is telling thomas and toby the story of a ghost train that his driver told him the. A train travelling through cornwall suddenly comes to a screeching halt as someone pulls the emergency brake. Arnold ridleys comic play the ghost train, first performed in 1923, was indeed a staple of british and continental european theatre for many years, easily rivaling charleys aunt in popularity throughout much of the first half of the twentieth century. Mismatched travellers are stranded overnight at a lonely rural railway station. In this book, he retraces some of the trip described in the great railway bazaar. Had seen the much damaged 1931 version and it felt like it had a lot in common with it. The ghost train was originally written as a play hence the long scenes in the station waiting room.
Arthur askey and richard murdoch who both star in this film were a comedy partnership who, at the time the film was made were probably the. The ghost train 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nov 11, 2016 the ghost train 1941 is a quaint reminiscence of agatha christies plays assembling a cast of strangers in a murdermystery location here a spooky british village railway station and then allowing tension and suspicion to heat up under them till the truth comes out. The ghost train 1941 full movie old british comedy. Local legend has it that a phantom train passes through the station with the ghosts of its passengers on board. The ghost train by ruth alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I remember seeing the ghost train on the london stage in the 1970s. William arnold ridley, obe was an english playwright and actor, first notable as the author of the play the ghost train and later in life for portraying the elderly private charles godfrey in the british sitcom dads army 196877.
The ghost train by walter forde arthur askey, morland. From this point the story unfolds about the ghost train and what is. His antics with an imaginary dead body are humorous at times. The ghost train is a 1941 british mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the the ghost train movie on. The ghost train is a theatre comedy suspense thriller, written in 1923 by the english actor and playwright arnold ridley the story centres upon the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight, and are increasingly threatened by a latent external force, with a denouement ending. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers. In this thriller, a group of stranded passengers are terrified by the weird tales of a stationmaster who tells them of the ghost train that rumbles down the darkened tracks. The ghost train is one of the titles in allan ahlbergs iconic childrens picture book series about skeletons, funnybones. With arthur askey, richard murdoch, kathleen harrison, peter murrayhill. Arthur askey in ghost train used to regularly run on british tv. The original play the ghost train was actually written by arnold ridley who you may know better as private godfrey in dads army.
Hear classic music from the ghost train, 1941, directed by walter forde, with peter murray hill, arthur askey, morland graham, at tcm. William arnold ridley, obe was an english playwright and actor, first notable as the author of the play the ghost train and later in life for portraying the elderly private charles godfrey in. It is based on the story of the same name from the railway series book, tramway engines. Get the best deals on collectible railroad books 1900 now. A stock shot of an express train in this studio based ghost story. Arthur askey, richard murdoch, kathleen harrison, morland graham, linden travers, peter murray hill, carole lynne, herbert. Semizany comedy, but a bit of a letdown overall all things considering. This is an old one, 1941 in fact an attemp to mix comedy and horror, didnt do much for me. The ghost train is a fairly standard old dark house scenario of travelers stuck overnight at a rural trail station supposedly haunted not just by a deceased station master but by an entire train itself lost decades earlier in a terrible. The island of sea women by lisa see is 2020 one maryland one book. The ghost train by walter forde arthur askey, morland graham. It is the powerful story of choonyi of china, a onearmed child whose one arm was no ordinary limb because the picture she painted looked as real as life. This part of the film is played absolutely straight, and rightly so.
Luckily, askey aside, the ghost train is an effective horror film, with. Ghost train is the name of numerous plays, films, tv series and episodes, albums, songs, and other creative works. The ghost train by arnold ridley goodreads share book. The story centres upon the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight, and are increasingly threatened by a latent external force. Ghost train is the premier rockblues act in new england,playing all your favorite bluesrock anthems, as well as their hard hitting originals. Its a 1943 british comedy mystery based on a stage play. Londons 11 most haunted underground train stations. It really is a top class sophisticated piece of work that i imagine is a must see at the theatre avoid the 1941 film version a ghastly mess with an extremely irritating arthur askey however the excellent comedy oh mr porter with will hay 1937 is loosely based on the ghost train and is worth checking out once you have read this. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Almost too much, and im struggling a little with the light comedian arthur askey, so not as original as id hoped.
Mar 30, 2016 the ghost train is a 1941 english mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. Londons 11 most haunted underground train stations revealed. High jinks and chills ensue when a group of people become stranded at an isolated station and a legendary phantom train approaches. A form of entertainment which is completely and utterly unfathomable to anyone born after 1955, and which one hopes most people with taste found hateful even before that date. The 1941 version probably plays much better to a vintage british audience, for whom arthur askey and kathleen harrison are comedy names that. An alternative name for parliamentary train, a service run rarely to maintain the legal fiction that a station or line remains open. The sheer mystery of ghost trains is part of what makes them compelling to a small, but passionate, community of ghost train hunters that, hall. This 1941 film, and i am a lover of early black and white films, is a little disappointing. In the first two acts, quite possibly filmdoms most irritating character. Adapted from a stage play, the films opening scenes break out of indoor settings as we are introduced to several travelers aboard a passenger train going through cornwall, england. Ghost train to the eastern star is a 2008 train travel book by paul theroux.
The ghost train 1941 high jinks and chills ensue when a group of people become stranded at an isolated station and a legendary phantom train approaches. Ghost train, retitled percys ghostly trick in american releases, is the twentyfourth episode of the second series. The ghost train 1941 from gainsborough featured some grim concepts, but took an oppressively lighthearted tone. On the bright side, it improves when they get to the train station.
The ghost train was written in 1923 by playwright and actor arnold ridley. The ghost train 1941 is a british comedymystery movie. The passengers and the crew look on in indignation as entertainer tommy gander arthur askey runs back down the track to claim his dislodged hat. Kat richardson on the shambling guide to new york city this is a great start to what promises to be one of the gems of the comic urban fantasy crown. The ghost train was originally written as a play by arnold ridley later best known as private godrey in dads army. Jul 10, 2012 the ghost train is a 1941 british film directed by walter forde and was based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley, who much later played private godfrey in dads army. The sequence was also seen in return to yesterday and. Ghost train, an awardwinning picture book by canadian author. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art.
The ghost train is unusually specific as to dates, with the action unfolding on the night of 22nd june, 1940, fortythree years exactly after the diamond jubilee of queen victoria. Arthur askey plays irritating entertainer tommy gander who is stranded overnight in a cornish train station with his fellow passengers. The ghost train in 1941 the ghost train 1941 film the ghost train is a 1941 british mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. The ghost train is a 1941 film starring arthur askey, richard murdoch, kathleen harrison. Ghost train folklore wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The ghost train is a 1941 british film directed by walter forde and was based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley, who much later played private godfrey in dads army. Nov 23, 2010 it really is a top class sophisticated piece of work that i imagine is a must see at the theatre avoid the 1941 film version a ghastly mess with an extremely irritating arthur askey however the excellent comedy oh mr porter with will hay 1937 is loosely based on the ghost train and is worth checking out once you have read this. One wishes this part of the film wouldve been much longer. The ghost train 1941 while stranded overnight at a railway station, a couple of travelers learn about a phantom train that carries ghosts. The silver arrow, the real ghost train haunting the stockholm. In this respect, 1941s the ghost train is one of the most astonishing things i have ever seen, a comedy that becomes almost hypnotic in its sheer inability to entertain. Arthur askey and richard murdoch who both star in this film were a comedy partnership who, at the time the film was made were probably the most poplular comedy duo on british radio.
Tommy gander arthur askey, a vaudeville comedian, pulls the communication cord on a gwr express train, bringing it to a stop so he can retrieve his hat. The train heads into the west country along the sea wall at teignmouth in devon. The ghost of silverpilen lives on in the minds of metro riders, but the real train hasnt completely disappeared either. Id been looking forward to the ghost train 1941 for quite some time now.