The Silk Express (1933)
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.
Director: Ray Enright
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: June 1, 1933
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Ben Markson (Screenplay)
- Houston Branch (Story)
- Houston Branch (Screenplay)
- Stanley Logan (Dialogue)
Music: Bernhard Kaun
Cinematography: Tony Gaudio
Editing: Ralph Dawson
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, sabotage, invalid, pre-code, train conductor
More Films by Director: Ray Enright
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Silk Express stars Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron, Guy Kibbee, Dudley Digges, Arthur Hohl.
- How long is The Silk Express?
- The Silk Express has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The Silk Express?
- The Silk Express is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Silk Express produced?
- The Silk Express was produced in United States of America.