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Classic ghostly comedy, starring Arthur Askey and based on the play by 'Dad's Army' actor Arnold Ridley. When a group of mismatched train passengers are stranded at a rural station overnight, they soon hear of a sinister local legend telling of a ghostly train that passes through the area, ever since a terrible accident 43 years ago. Anyone who happens to gaze upon the train will face death and disaster. When the station master is suddenly found murdered, and when a disturbed young girl arrives from the local mental hospital, the passengers are thrown into further panic when they hear the roar of the approaching ghost train...
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113 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By S. Carolan
Format:DVD
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!
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!
49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By R. Pearce
Format:DVD
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.
62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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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5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Comedy
Brilliant one liners & the whole cast work so well together.Arthur Askey at his best.
What a shame comedians of today can`t match this. Read more
What a shame comedians of today can`t match this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
I watched this film many years ago and was delighted to watch it again after finishing it on amazon. Very funny not at all scary but a classic!
Published 1 month ago by L. Robinson
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Ghost Train DVD
One of the best films ever made - it might be old and in black and white, but the story is brilliant with lots of chances to laugh. A great film for all the family old and young. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely wonderful !
We've seen the play a few times at different theatres, all were great entertainment.
To see the film subsequently, has been wonderful. Read more
To see the film subsequently, has been wonderful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Goodall
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Old New Quay
Yes, Arthur Askey (or Tommy Gander) is off to terrorize the unfortunate holidaymakers of Cornwall with his 'jokes' and his 'amusing' mimicry and tedious 'catchphrases'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mario
5.0 out of 5 stars
One best old classics
One of the best old time classic movies. Arthur Askey one of the best comical actors of this time. Bought for my husband for Christmas, his face lite up with delight
Published 4 months ago by Mrs Stokes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quite good despite Arthur Askey.
If you like Arthur Askey, youll love this. Personally, I would rather have my wisdom teeth extracted without anaesthetic than watch the irritating little man. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mike Heron
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost train
Funny film. All time classic bought for part of my husbands Christmas present. They don't make them like this anymore!
Published 5 months ago by Liz Gosling
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's good when a plan comes together!
This was bought as a Christmas present for a friend as we try to get him a different ghost story each year. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. S. A. Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great For askey Fans
A classic of its kind, but rather dated in its style. Written as a straight play by Arnold Ridley (Private Godfrey, Dad's Army) but here played mainly for laughs. Read more
Published 7 months ago by WILLIAM STOCK
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