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[[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rebels stand guard at the trains as Cpt. Harvey gets out of a Railroad car.]] | [[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 held up by | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Kar98AZ is seen held up by one Rebel rounding up disarmed Governments soldiers.]] | ||
[[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The striking stacking hook is seen on the left.]] | [[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 slinged over a soldier's back climbing on the train.]] | [[File:ShanghaiExpress-KarAZ4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A full view of a Karabiner 98AZ slinged over a soldier's back climbing on the train.]] | ||
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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.
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.
