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Ghost Train [DVD] [1941]

DVD ~ Arthur Askey
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  • Actors: Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Kathleen Harrison, Peter Murray-Hill, Carole Lynne
  • Directors: Walter Forde
  • Writers: Arnold Ridley, J.O.C. Orton, Marriott Edgar, Val Guest
  • Producers: Edward Black
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Network
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Feb 2006
  • Run Time: 83 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BSQR0S
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,207 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Ahh, Childhood Memories, 31 May 2006
By S. Carolan (Wirral, U.K.) - See all my reviews
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I remember watching this film with my little brother, as kids, and loving it. The next time it was on our t.v. dad videoed it for us and we watched it over and over again. How we'd laugh when my brother would put on a creepy voice and say "If it be a natural thing, where do it come from? Where do it go?" And to this day I can't pass an old fashioned tea urn without asking if "they've tea urned the gas on". Our dad told us that, as a kid himself, he went to see the film at the local cinema and that for weeks afterwards all his mates at school were quoting it.
So imagine my delight at finding it on DVD. That old video tape was getting pretty worn out. O.K. Arthur Askey's humour is a little distracting, but the actual story is a belter. When the ghost train makes it's appearance it's pretty scary stuff. This plot has been done numerous times, but this is by far the best version. And what a surprise to find that it was written by Arnold Ridley, none other than Private Godfrey from Dads Army!
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ghost Train, 1 Feb 2006
By Mr. J. Powell - See all my reviews
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When i first saw this wonderful little film, i was about 15 and my Dad taped this film on video for us all to watch, i had no idea what it was about, but after a couple of minutes i was hooked. Its constantly funny throughout, thanks to the wonderful talent of Arthur Askey. Its a simple story, a group of passengers arrive at a disserted old train station, which infact is haunted by a suppose GHOST TRAIN that runs at night, but the passengers decide to stick it out due to bad weather - which by now you can tell this is a british film.

I cant stop praising this film it has become an instant classic at my home and I hope many others. Its very eerie in places too, but with the odd chill comes a joke. Its a cosy old british gem that should be anyones catalogue for those who like there humour and story

The Ghost train is a real treat for all the family - I like to thank my Dad for finding this treat - thankyou!

watch it on a cold sunday winters eve with a box of chocolates -thats what i will be doing!!

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars nostalgia at its best, 8 Mar 2007
By R. Pearce "Bob Pearce" (Londinium) - See all my reviews
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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 Railway buffs will pick up the continuity error of two different trains in the same sequence , in the early stage of the film.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. R. Donaldson

4.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer

4.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2007 by Donald Morrissey

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful British comedy
There is something immensely comforting about black and white films from this era and The Ghost Train is a delight. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by A reader in the UK

3.0 out of 5 stars dated askey comedy
for years, this was the only arthur askey film i saw.
that was way back in 1987 on tv.
glad to see it finally on dvd. Read more
Published on 24 May 2006 by Mr. A. E. Ward Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars At last on dvd ...
For years I wondered would I ever see this old classic on dvd as my precious well worn copy on vhs from over 20 years ago is wafer thin at best. Read more
Published on 7 April 2006 by Niall ONeill

1.0 out of 5 stars I thank you. Not.
This looked as if it might be a promising nostalgiste romp down the canyons of my youth. I was expecting a slightly feeble British attempt to capitalise on the success of The Cat... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2006 by alan lewens

5.0 out of 5 stars At last! A true gem from the classic days of B&W!!
Like the previous reviewer I taped this from TV years ago and have watched it over and over again. Askey does a grand job with the part he plays despite the fact he went for the... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2006 by P. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ASKEY MEISTERS MAIN MOMENT
This film is one that you can watch over and over again and each time pick up on new humourous moments. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2005 by Ritch

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