You have to wonder whether Rome Express inspired Agatha Christie to write Murder on the Orient Express, which was published two years after the release of Walter Forde's influential murder-on-a-train movie. It's a well-worn scenario these days, but was brand new back in 1932, and Forde takes his time building up the tension. In fact, most of the first half of the movie is devoted to introducing us to a wide variety of characters, all of whom are in some way connected - or about to be connected - with the theft of a priceless painting. Conrad Veidt stands out amongst an accomplished cast.
Review of Rome Express
