Last Train from Bombay
Directed byFred F. Sears
Written byRobert Yale Libott
Produced bySam Katzman
StarringJon Hall
Christine Larson
Lisa Ferraday
CinematographyHenry Freulich
Edited byRichard Fantl
Music byMischa Bakaleinikoff
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
August 27, 1952
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

  1. ^ LAST TRAIN FROM BOMBAY Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 19, Iss. 216, (Jan 1, 1952): 144.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ FOX PLANNING FILM ON A WARTIME HERO New York Times 20 Feb 1952: 26.
  4. ^ Vagg, Stephen (April 9, 2022). "The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall". Filmiink.
  5. ^ HAYWARD, HALL SUFFER BUT TRIUMPH AS HEROES Los Angeles Times 9 Aug 1952: 9.

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