'Rome Express' (1932) - Walter Forde.

Towering Teutonic Terror Thespian Conrad Veidt is propah crazy train in Walter Forde's locomotive 1930s crime thrill-spiller! Moving like 'Grand Hotel' on a rail, 'Rome Express' is sleek, first-class entertainment, with a luminous array of stars no less dazzling than a trip to the planetarium! The enchanting, vibrantly acted 'Rome Express' remains a genuinely gripping thriller, steeped in scintillating 30s glamour, Walter Forde's refined, smartly written feature is a brisk, non-stop adventure with a suitably rumbustious climax. This witty, elegantly made film, while undeniably charming, is never quaint, as the masterfully malevolent Veidt oozes a cool reptilian menace as the tall, debonair villain with a heart of unleavened granite, desperate to lay his steely fingers on the stolen van Dyck painting! Vintage thriller fans are strongly urged to venture aboard the eventful 'Rome Express' at the soonest opportunity, as they are guaranteed an unforgettable journey into British film history!