Written by arnold ridley directed by roger butler 9 14 may 2016. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The cast includes ridley himself as saul hodkin, the. Spectacular fullscale derailment from the 1931 version of the ghost train and also the 1941 version arnold ridley is fondly remembered in the uk as one of the stars of seventies sitcom dads army, about an incompetent and mainly superannuated group of volunteer soldiers in the wwii home guard, a show which made ridley a national star at age 72 it continued until he was 81. Interpretations of characters was thorough, with an excellent cornish accent from roland garrad as saul. Arnold ridleys classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This special production of arnold ridley s stage play the ghost train was produced in 1951 especially for decca to release on lp lk4040. Only five reels of picture and two reels of soundtrack survive. A bunch of travelers get stranded at a deserted train station where they are regaled with the legend of a ghost train that haunts the area. The ghost train was actor and playwright arnold ridleys only real writing success he found fame in later life as private godfrey. This fantastic little black and white film was made in 1941.
At the back of the acting edition of the script is a. The station master regales them with tales of a mystery ghost train that haunts the line and brings death if. This special production of arnold ridleys stage play the ghost train was produced in 1951 especially for decca to release on lp lk4040. The genesian is one of sydneys oldest theatre companies, located in the heart of the city it provides quality entertainment for theatre lovers at every level. The ghost train is a theatre comedy suspense thriller, written in 1923 by the english actor and playwright arnold ridley the story centres upon the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight, and are increasingly threatened by a latent external force, with a denouement ending. Arnold ridley archive theatre collection university of. The ghost train is a 1941 english mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small cornish wayside station. Teddie deakin kept up the pretence of being a silly ass with much speed and conviction. Take a journey back to the 1920s this week, as the ghost train, written by dads armys private godfrey arnold ridley, runs until saturday. From frightening to funny, there is something for everyone. Led by members of cast from the ghost train, told by an idiot will take students on a journey exploring how their productions come together, with a number of exercises designed to explore students creativity, imagination, storytelling, devising skills and giving an insight into the life of a professional theatre company. Despite the pyschic stationmasters weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Sound, lighting and effects were first class timing outside noises, when doors opened, the coloured lanterns, the inclement weather, and approaching train.
Like other remakes, the arnold ridley thriller will be brought up to date. A group of passengers are left stranded at a remote cornish railway station, facing the prospect of a night in the waiting room. The story takes place over 4 hours at night, from 10pm to 2am. The ghost train is a 1941 british mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. Director david pile and set designer colin pile should be applauded for providing plenty of atmosphere, making it easy for the audience to imagine a train had arrived in wimborne. Arthur askey and richard murdoch who both star in this film were a comedy partnership who, at the time the film was made were probably the most poplular comedy duo on british radio. In maine, near the canadian border theres a legend of. The play ran for over a year in its original soldout london theatrical run, and is regarded as a modern minor classic. When the old station master warns them about the phantom train that haunts the tracks after dark, the evening starts to take one chilling turn after. The ghost train written by arnold ridley directed by nick mouton 28 march 1 april 2017 barons court theatre 1. The ghost train 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A group of travellers find themselves stranded at a remote railway station somewhere in cornwall. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play. The ghost train 1941 high jinks and chills ensue when a group of people become stranded at an isolated station and a legendary phantom train approaches.
The life and work of arnold ridley exhibition catalogue pdf, 598kb. Speaking about his new role, west, 84, said, it is a special pleasure for me to be taking over godfrey from arnold ridley who, coincidently, wrote the ghost train, the play in which my parents. It began life as a play, written by arnold ridley who would later become more famous in england as an actor on the bbcs longrunning series dads army, and first staged in 1925, at londons st. Writer arnold ridley came up with the idea for this story whilst standing on the platform of mangotsfield station near bristol. Normal adolescent behavior by beth schacter 2007 november 4, 2005 shooting draft 169 kb pdf format imdb. Derren browns ghost train thorpe park we will be opening in the 2016 season on the 17th march. The ghost train 1941 film the ghost train is a 1941 british mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. The ghost train is a 1931 british comedy thriller film directed by walter forde and starring jack hulbert, cicely courtneidge and ann todd. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play two new productions of arnold ridley s drama about travellers stuck in a haunted railway station prove this 1923 comedy thriller. They disregard the station masters stark warnings and decide to spend the night.
The ghost train was an oftadapted chestnut of a property in britain, along the lines of the bat and the cat and the canary in the united states. The station is surrounded on three sides by tracks, and there was an earth bank opposite him which reflected the sounds of trains coming along the track on the other side of the station, making it sound like a train was coming that would never arrive. Mar 30, 2016 the ghost train is a 1941 english mystery thriller film directed by walter forde based on the 1923 play of the same name written by arnold ridley. One of the most eagerly sought after lost british films, the first sound version of arnold ridley s successful railway station comedy thriller teams husband and wife comedians jack hulbert and cicely courtneidge. The passengers begin to panic as the body of the station master is found on the platform, and a mysterious young lady arrives, foretelling the oncoming of the ghost train. Arnold ridley, obe 18961984, the british playwright and actor, is probably best remembered as author of the play the ghost train, and for. It is based on the play the ghost train by arnold ridley. His antics with an imaginary dead body are humorous at times. Legend has it, that the station is still haunted as the train relives its final moments as it roars through the station to its demise. Simplyscripts downloadable movie scripts, screenplays. May 20, 2015 the ghost train by arnold ridley, royal exchange theatre.
The ghost train is a theatre comedy suspense thriller, written in 1923 by the english actor and playwright arnold ridley. William arnold ridley, obe was an english playwright and actor, first notable as the author of the play the ghost train and later in life for portraying the elderly private charles godfrey in the british sitcom dads army 196877. Mangotsfield station, the ghost train by arnold ridley flickr. The ghost train is among several new british films which have been listed for production. One wishes this part of the film wouldve been much longer.
The name should be arnold ridley who played godfrey in the u. Two new productions of arnold ridleys drama about travellers stuck in a haunted railway station prove this 1923 comedy thriller hasnt run out. Arnold ridley s classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. The ghost train was originally written as a play by arnold ridley later best known as private godrey in dads army. Jun 02, 2012 this special production of arnold ridley s stage play the ghost train was produced in 1951 especially for decca to release on lp lk4040. About the play a group of travellers find themselves stranded at a remote railway station somewhere in cornwall. The original play the ghost train was actually written by arnold ridley who you may know better as private godfrey in dads army. This exhibition seeks to celebrate arnold ridleys prodigious life and work by. Arthur askey, a british comedian, is definitely an acquired taste that i dont think i will ever get. Links to movie scripts, screenplays, transcripts, and excerpts from classic movies to current flicks to future films.
Written by arnold ridley directed by nick mouton 28 march 1 april 2017 barons court theatre. Daily script movie scripts and movie screenplays movie. The story centres upon the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight, and are increasingly threatened by a latent external force, with a denouement ending. Written in 1923 it hasnt aged at all though it may now feel rather familiar because subsequent stories that have come after it have incorporated part of the plot and some of the major themes this started the strangers stranded together in a railway scenario in constrained. A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station. On the bright side, it improves when they get to the train station. Arnold ridley s classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no fewer than three times. Ridley, now best known for his role as dads armys endearingly befuddled godfrey, was an accomplished.