Theft in the Express (1931)
In a large European city the newspaper sellers are setting the latest news. "A Mysterious Theft" and "Buddha's Statue Missing" are some of the headlines. The news is also broadcast on the radio and spreads fast. A masked man enters a lawyer's office. He picks the lock in the desk with a skeleton key and takes out an envelope with the note: "Lord Herbert's Last Will and Testament. To be opened on September 1, 1930 in the presence of my daughter Mary." The layer walks nervously in front of the burgled desk. He brings out a revolver and points it in his head. At this very moment the detective Chante Coq, a Lord Herbert's friend, enters the room. He undertakes to find both thief and the will. The wealthy heiress travels from France to East on the Orient Express. The international criminal carrying the envelope with inheritance papers is also in the train. After series of adventures the will is retrieved.
Cast
- Vasil Bakardzhiev - Charles de Zernoa
- Simeon Simeonov - Detective Shante Kok
- Viola Yordanova - Meri
- Bogomil Ivanov - Prestapnikat
- Vasil Tanchev - Michmanat
- Viktoriya Mihaylova
Screenplay
Keywords
black and white, short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Theft in the Express about?
- In a large European city the newspaper sellers are setting the latest news. "A Mysterious Theft" and "Buddha's Statue Missing" are some of the headlines. The news is also broadcast on the radio and spreads fast. A masked man enters a lawyer's office. He picks the lock in the desk with a skeleton key and takes out an envelope with the note: "Lord Herbert's Last Will and Testament. To be opened on September 1, 1930 in the presence of my daughter Mary." The layer walks nervously in front of the burgled desk. He brings out a revolver and points it in his head. At this very moment the detective Chante Coq, a Lord Herbert's friend, enters the room. He undertakes to find both thief and the will. The wealthy heiress travels from France to East on the Orient Express. The international criminal carrying the envelope with inheritance papers is also in the train. After series of adventures the will is retrieved.
- Who directed Theft in the Express?
- Theft in the Express was directed by Vasil Bakardzhiev.
- Who stars in Theft in the Express?
- Theft in the Express stars Vasil Bakardzhiev, Simeon Simeonov, Viola Yordanova, Bogomil Ivanov, Vasil Tanchev, Viktoriya Mihaylova.
- How long is Theft in the Express?
- Theft in the Express has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Theft in the Express?
- Theft in the Express is a Crime film.
- Where was Theft in the Express produced?
- Theft in the Express was produced in Bulgaria.