Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5027626238445
Format: PAL
Label: Network
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Network
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Network
Region Code: 2
Release Date: February 13, 2006
Running Time: 83 minutes
Studio: Network
Theatrical Release Date: May 03, 1941

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Rating: - forgotten treasure
I was delighted to find this film available on dvd. It evoked great childhood memories of wintery days snuggled up watching old films. The disc aside from a chapter index has no extras. But its worth it to see Arthur Askeys unique acting style and the elegant Richard "Stinker"Murdoch hamming it up for all their worth in this classic creepy comedy. I was suprised to discover that it was based on a play written by Dads Army legend Arnold Ridley. I never knew he was a writer and judging by this film ... Read More

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Rating: - Brash, corny and nonstop...and it sure isn't Masterpiece Theater
There was a type of British comedy film which they were careful never to send over to the States. I suspect it was because in their hearts they knew that some time in the future Masterpiece Theater was going to do more for America's image of Britain than Churchill, the Tudors and Noel Coward would do rolled into one. And these comedies would make Masterpiece Theater unbelievable. These were comedies that were just as brash and broad as Coward's diction was clipped and upper class. They were comedies ... Read More

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Rating: - Crusty old comedy
With Bob Monkhouse appearing from beyond the grave recently, it's apt to mention that he was the last person(he had an amazing film library)to own a copy of the original"The Ghost Train"it was ruined by HM Customs whose X-ray equipment wiped the negative.The remake split the lead character into Arthur Askey and 'Stinker'Murdoch.Stranded rail passengers in a remote Cornish station become involved in a local legend concerning a ghost train.Strange events materialise and the finger of suspicion points to ... Read More

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Rating: - nostalgia at its best
Arnold Ridley (Dads Army) is in sparkling form as the playwright who scribed this b&w gem. A very good story , reasonable acting and a very atmospheric set. I suppose you could describe the category as comedy , although my preference is Comedy/thriller. The main action is set in a Cornish Railway junction station , where a group of travellers are forced to spend the night at , owing to a missed connection. The station holds scarey secrets which are revealed during the night. Well worth watching !! ps ... Read More

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Rating: - Wonderful British comedy
There is something immensely comforting about black and white films from this era and The Ghost Train is a delight. Whether you like Arthur Askey or not (and he had many critics), his energy is that of the old music hall performers who had learned how to strike a spark with a live audience night after night, and it's impossible not to be swept along by his energy. In this slightly altered version of Arnold Ridley's play, Askey is the irrepressible but exasperating comedy turn, bound for what one suspects ... Read More

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