The Silk Express(1933)
The Silk Express Synopsis
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.
The Silk Express (1933) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Ray Enright, released on June 1, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron and Guy Kibbee. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Enright
- Writers:
- Houston Branch, Houston Branch, Ben Markson
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Silk Express Cast & Crew
Main cast
Neil Hamilton
as Donald Kilgore
Sheila Terry
as Paula Nyberg
Arthur Byron
as Conductor Clark
Guy Kibbee
as Railway Detective McDuff
Dudley Digges
as Professor Axel Nyberg
Arthur Hohl
as Wallace Myton
Allen Jenkins
as Robert 'Rusty' Griffith
Harold Huber
as Train Guard Craft
G. Pat Collins
as Train Guard Harry Burns
Robert Barrat
as Mr. Calhoun, Attorney
Vernon Steele
as Dr. Harold Rolph
Ivan F. Simpson
as Johnson, Kilgore's Secretary
Key crew
Directed by Ray Enright, written by Houston Branch, Houston Branch and Ben Markson, produced by Henry Blanke.
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The Silk Express Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Silk Express – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silk Express online?
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The Silk Express (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Silk Express?
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The main cast of The Silk Express (1933) includes Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron, Guy Kibbee and Dudley Digges. The film was directed by Ray Enright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silk Express released?
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The Silk Express was released on June 1, 1933 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is The Silk Express worth watching?
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The Silk Express (1933) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.