Last Train from Bombay
| Last Train from Bombay | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Fred F. Sears |
| Written by | Robert Yale Libott |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Starring | Jon Hall Christine Larson Lisa Ferraday |
| Cinematography | Henry Freulich |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
| Music by | Mischa Bakaleinikoff |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | August 27, 1952 |
Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Last Train from Bombay is a 1952 American thriller film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Jon Hall, Christine Larson and Lisa Ferraday.[1] It was produced by Sam Katzman for distribution by Columbia Pictures and partly shot at the Iverson Movie Ranch. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola.
Plot[edit]
An American diplomat is accused of murder during an Indian civil war and becomes involved in an assassination plot.
Cast[edit]
- Jon Hall as Martin Viking
- Christine Larson as Mary Anne Palmer
- Lisa Ferraday as Charlane
- Douglas Kennedy as Kevin / Brian O'Hara
- Michael Fox as Captain Tamil
- Donna Martell as Nawob's Daughter
- Matthew Boulton as Col. Frederick Palmer
- James Fairfax as Alfie - the Bartender
- Gregory Gaye as B. Vornin aka The Lame One
- Ken Terrell as Ceylonese Assassin
- George Eldredge as Mr. Bern - American Consulate
- Paul Marion as Hotel Clerk
Production[edit]
The film was devised to cash in on the then-current dispute between India and Pakistan. Filming started 11 March 1952.[2] Columbia wanted to cast Hall alongside his then wife Frances Langford.[3] It was the last of several films Hall made for Sam Katzman.[4]
Reception[edit]
In its review of the film, the Los Angeles Times said "you chew your fingernails."[5]
References[edit]
- ^ LAST TRAIN FROM BOMBAY Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 19, Iss. 216, (Jan 1, 1952): 144.
- ^ 2 COMPANIES PLAN RAILROAD MOVIES: Metro to Film 'The High Iron,' Warners 'Last Train West' -- Katzman Makes Deals By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times 14 Feb 1952: 23.
- ^ FOX PLANNING FILM ON A WARTIME HERO New York Times 20 Feb 1952: 26.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (April 9, 2022). "The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall". Filmiink.
- ^ HAYWARD, HALL SUFFER BUT TRIUMPH AS HEROES Los Angeles Times 9 Aug 1952: 9.
External links[edit]
- Last Train from Bombay at TCMDB
- Last Train from Bombay at IMDb
- Review of film at Variety
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