Cinema 100 - "Shanghai Express" Starring: Marlene Dietrich

1932 - Episode 1 - "Shanghai Express" - Director: Josef Von Sternberg release date February 12, 1932. Step aboard a locomotive bound for danger, desire, and deception—this is Shanghai Express. Directed by the master of shadows and intrigue, Josef von Sternberg, this 1932 masterpiece takes us on a journey through war-torn China. At its heart, the luminous Marlene Dietrich stars as the enigmatic and alluring Shanghai Lily, a woman with a past as mysterious as the night. Alongside her, Clive Brook, Anna May Wong, and Warner Oland deliver performances as layered as the film’s sumptuous cinematography. With every mile, alliances form, secrets unravel, and passions ignite. So sit back, let the whistle blow, and prepare yourself for a ride through the heart of glamour, betrayal, and romance on the Shanghai Express.