| Last Train from Bombay | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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
An American diplomat is accused of murder during an Indian civil war and becomes involved in an assassination plot.
Cast
- 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
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
In its review of the film, the Los Angeles Times said "you chew your fingernails." [5]
References
- ^ 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
- Last Train from Bombay at TCMDB
- Last Train from Bombay at IMDb
- Review of film at Variety
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