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|name = Shanghai Express | |name = Shanghai Express | ||
|picture = ShanghaiExpress1923Cover.jpg | |picture = ShanghaiExpress1923Cover.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''French Language Movie Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
|director = Josef von Sternberg | |director = Josef von Sternberg | ||
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'''''Shanghai Express''''' is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress [[Marlene Dietrich]]. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 ''Boule de Suif'' by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute " | '''''Shanghai Express''''' is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress [[Marlene Dietrich]]. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 ''Boule de Suif'' by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute "Shanghai Lily" meets again in the first class of the Shanghai Express the military doctor Captain Donald Harvey, who left her years ago out of jealousy. During their journey together, Lily's cool facade melts and the two become close again. But when the train is stopped by rebels and "Doc Harvey" is captured, China Lily has to make a momentous decision. | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
What appears to be [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] variant is holstered by a | What appears to be [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] variant is holstered by a Rebel officer that is taken by Shanghai Lily / Madeline ([[Marlene Dietrich]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shanghai Lily brandishes the revolver.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shanghai Lily brandishes the revolver.]] | ||
==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
Mr. Albright ([[Claude King]]) owns an [[ | Mr. Albright ([[Claude King]]) owns an [[M1911]] pistol which he gives to Captain Donald Harvey ([[Clive Brook]]). | ||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Albright hands over his pistol to Cpt. Harvey.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mr. Albright hands over his pistol to Cpt. Harvey.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpt. Harvey holds his pistol at the ready to make his way out the Rebel's HQ.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpt. Harvey holds his pistol at the ready to make his way out the Rebel's HQ.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Colt | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Pistol3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Colt tucked into his belt.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chinese soldiers sitting on the train with Gewehrs.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chinese soldiers sitting on the train with Gewehrs.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Other soldiers steal food with their attached ''Seitengewehr'' 98/05 bayonets.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Other soldiers steal food with their attached ''Seitengewehr'' 98/05 bayonets.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As the train was stopped by the Government forces, the bayonets are seen covered by their scabbards.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As the train was stopped by the Government forces, the bayonets are seen covered by their scabbards behind Shanghai Lily.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-MGewehr5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier wields his Gewehr 98 while presenting the captured Rebel spy.]] | ||
==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== | ==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== | ||
[[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]]s are used by many Rebel troops. | [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]]s are used by many Rebel troops. | ||
[[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm.]] | [[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rebels stand guard at the trains.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rebels stand guard at the trains as Cpt. Harvey gets out of a Railroad car.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Kar98AZ is seen | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Kar98AZ is seen held up by a Rebels rounding up disarmed Governments soldiers.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The striking stacking hook is seen on the left.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A full view of a Karabiner 98AZ.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A full view of a Karabiner 98AZ slinged over a soldier's back climbing on the train.]] | ||
==Russian Mosin Nagant M1891== | |||
Some of the Rebels are seen with Russian [[Mosin Nagant M1891]]s. | |||
[[Image:Mosin18913rd.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 3rd configuration - 7.62x54mm R.]] | |||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The silhouette of the Mosin Nagant is seen in the center.]] | |||
==Unknown Rifles== | ==Unknown Rifles== | ||
The Rebels have also unknown rifles that are equipped with box magazines. | The Rebels have also unknown rifles that are equipped with box magazines. | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress- | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-RiflePromo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A promotional picture of [[Marlene Dietrich]] and [[Émile Chautard]] showing one of these rifles on the right. The rifle in the foreground is a Kar98AZ.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shanghai Lily / Madeline encounters a carried Maxim.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-Maxim4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shanghai Lily / Madeline encounters a carried Maxim.]] | ||
==Train | ==Train Armament== | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-TrainGuns1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-TrainGuns1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-TrainGuns2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-TrainGuns2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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Shanghai Express is a 1932 American adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Filmed in Hollywood's pre-Code era, it became one of the biggest film successes for lead actress Marlene Dietrich. The plot is based on a short story by Harry Hervey published in 1931 with some influences from the 1880 Boule de Suif by Guy de Maupassant. China in the twenties: In the midst of the civil war, the notorious prostitute "Shanghai Lily" meets again in the first class of the Shanghai Express the military doctor Captain Donald Harvey, who left her years ago out of jealousy. During their journey together, Lily's cool facade melts and the two become close again. But when the train is stopped by rebels and "Doc Harvey" is captured, China Lily has to make a momentous decision.
The following weapons were used in the film Shanghai Express:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
What appears to be Smith & Wesson Model 10 variant is holstered by a Rebel officer that is taken by Shanghai Lily / Madeline (Marlene Dietrich).
Colt M1911
Mr. Albright (Claude King) owns an M1911 pistol which he gives to Captain Donald Harvey (Clive Brook).
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Chinese Government soldiers are armed with German Gewehr 1898s.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbines are used by many Rebel troops.
Russian Mosin Nagant M1891
Some of the Rebels are seen with Russian Mosin Nagant M1891s.
Unknown Rifles
The Rebels have also unknown rifles that are equipped with box magazines.
Other
Maxim MG08
Both the Chinese Government and Rebel troops use Maxim MG08 machine guns.
