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Shanghai Express

Many Men Had Loved Her -- but only one had been loved in return!

Feb 12, 1932 1h 22mRomanceWarDrama
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A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.

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Drama86
Craft83
Action82
Tension42
Wonder38
Humour30

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A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.

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Release date
Feb 12, 1932
Runtime
1h 22m
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Language
Cantonese, German
Country
United States of America

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