The ghost train started life as a play penned by arthur ridley. A group of train passengers stranded in a wayside railway station, find themselves forced to spend the night in the station waiting room. The ghost train by arnold ridley, royal exchange theatre. The ghost train by arnold ridley set stage locations for the above book. Nov 23, 2010 the ghost train paperback november 23, 2010 by arnold ridley author 4.
A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a. There is a sizable sequence missing from the leadup to the grand finale and the intertitles are reconstructed but the picture is generally in good shape. 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 ghost train tells the funny and scary story of a group of train passengers who. The ghost train was originally written as a play by arnold ridley later best known as private godrey in dads army. The ghost train this is a production of the play the ghost train by arnold ridley, 14 th may 6 th june 1998, at bristol old vic. Oct 04, 2010 buy arnold ridleys the ghost train theatre classics by ridley, arnold, manning, katy, burchell, julia, mcnicolas, james isbn. Arnold ridleys the ghost train theatre classics arnold ridley. Ridley, who these days is perhaps best known for his role as private godfrey in the series dads army, enjoyed a long and varied career as a writer, actor and director. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play two new productions of arnold ridleys drama about travellers stuck in a haunted railway station prove this 1923 comedy thriller. 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. Teddie deakin kept up the pretence of being a silly ass with much speed and conviction.
The ghost train, his most successful work, has gone through a remarkable number of permutations. This special production of arnold ridleys stage play the ghost train was produced in 1951 especially for decca to release on lp lk4040. Two new productions of arnold ridleys drama about travellers stuck in a haunted railway station prove this 1923 comedy thriller hasnt run out. Ridley, who these days is probably best known for his role as private godfrey in the series dads army, enjoyed a long and varied career as writer, actor and director. With jack hulbert, cicely courtneidge, ann todd, cyril raymond. Despite the pyschic stationmasters weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Ghosts og kush x nevils wreck story bred by rare dankness as part of their ghost train haze series pairing legendy og kushes with their nevils wreck arcata trainwreck x nevilles haze male, this strain redefined maximum potency when high times tested it at. Oct 07, 2015 the ghost of silverpilen lives on in the minds of metro riders, but the real train hasnt completely disappeared either. The ghost train, his best known work, has gone through even more permutations. The silver arrow, the real ghost train haunting the stockholm. Ghost train triptych is a three movement tone poem that when performed in its entirety runs about twenty minutes.
The story, about the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight who are increasingly threatened. The surviving film, at a guess reels 2, 3, 6 all silent, 5, 8 both with sound from 8. About the play a group of travellers find themselves stranded at a remote railway station somewhere in cornwall. Mangotsfield station, the ghost train by arnold ridley flickr. We delve into a new biography of tv favourite arnold ridley and discover a heartwarming account of life with one of britains acting legends. Mangotsfield station, the ghost train by arnold ridley. A ghost story leavened with humour, it provides a thoroughly enjoyable nights entertainment. Told by an idiot are the most exciting, enthralling and energising presence in british theatre carol ann duffy, poet.
It really is a top class sophisticated piece of work that i imagine is a must see at the theatre avoid the 1941 film version a ghastly mess with an extremely irritating arthur askey however the excellent comedy oh mr porter with will hay 1937 is loosely based on the ghost train and is worth checking out once you have read this. Ridley, now best known for his role as dads armys endearingly befuddled godfrey, was an accomplished. Tommy gander arthur askey, a vaudeville comedian, pulls the communication cord on a gwr express train, bringing it to a stop so he can retrieve his hat. Ridley, now best known for his role as dads armys endearingly. Writer arnold ridley came up with the idea for this story whilst standing on the platform of mangotsfield station near bristol. 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. High jinks and chills ensue when a group of people become stranded at an isolated station and a legendary phantom train approaches. Arnold ridley archive overview arnold ridley obe 18961984, the british playwright and actor, is probably best remembered as author of the play the ghost train, and for his roles of private godfrey in dads army and doughy hood in the radio soap the archers. The ghost train was actor and playwright arnold ridleys only real writing success he found fame in later life as private godfrey in dads army. The ghost train by ridley, arnold and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
It is designed to be performed in and around abandoned railway buildings, but could also be performed in a variety of venues. Train crossing barmouth bridge just spotted that theyre planning a remake of the 1941 film the ghost train starring arthur askey. The movements each depict separate scenes that surround the lore. The ghost of silverpilen lives on in the minds of metro riders, but the real train hasnt completely disappeared either. May 20, 2015 the ghost train by arnold ridley, royal exchange theatre. Nov 23, 2010 arnold ridleys the ghost train theatre classics arnold ridley. May 22, 2015 the ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play two new productions of arnold ridleys drama about travellers stuck in a haunted railway station prove this 1923 comedy thriller. The theatre if that train be natural, where does it. The story takes place over 4 hours at night, from 10pm to2am. Mismatched travellers are stranded overnight at a lonely rural railway station. 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. They disregard the station masters stark warnings and decide to spend the night. Instructions for lego 9467 the ghost train these are the instructions for building the lego monster fighters the ghost train that was released in 2012. The former railway station which inspired arnold ridley, famous for his role as godfrey in dads army, to write his play the ghost train comes up for auction next week.
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. The story, about the social interaction of a group of railway passengers who have been stranded at a remote rural station overnight who are increasingly threatened by a latent external force, part talkie mostly silent. By arnold ridley, in association with the royal exchange, manchester. Arnold ridley s the ghost train theatre classics arnold ridley. Gennie1 favorite favorite favorite favorite september 5, 20. Ghost train is the premier rockblues act in new england,playing all your favorite bluesrock anthems, as well as their hard hitting originals. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play stage. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play.
He never made much money out of it because he sold the rights to the play and lost the royalties. Arnold ridley archive theatre collection university of. Buy arnold ridleys the ghost train theatre classics by ridley, arnold, manning, katy, burchell, julia, mcnicolas, james isbn. Unfortunately we dont have the pdf of these instructions. Some people remember arnold ridley as the actor who played the part of private godfrey in the television comedy dads army. 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. If you scroll down you will find my brief description of what happened, originally written in 2003 and appearing elsewhere in this website for a short bibliography on the subject, click here following this page of the website are seven subpages. Arthur askey starts in this wwii era british comedy. 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. 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.
May 26, 2015 the ghost train was actor and playwright arnold ridleys only real writing success he found fame in later life as private godfrey in dads army. Jan 24, 2014 the surviving film, at a guess reels 2, 3, 6 all silent, 5, 8 both with sound from 8. Ghost s og kush x nevils wreck story bred by rare dankness as part of their ghost train haze series pairing legendy og kushes with their nevils wreck arcata trainwreck x nevilles haze male, this strain redefined maximum potency when high times tested it at the cannabis cup, being named the strongest strain on earth. The ghost train, a deceptively funny thriller for six singers and instrumental ensemble. 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. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small cornish wayside station.
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. 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. Arnold ridley s classic drama was first produced in and filmed no less than three times. One of the most eagerly sought after lost british films, the first sound version of arnold ridleys successful railway station comedy thriller teams husband and wife comedians jack hulbert and cicely courtneidge. Nov 29, 20 the former railway station which inspired arnold ridley, famous for his role as godfrey in dads army, to write his play the ghost train comes up for auction next week. A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station. Sep 24, 2017 the ghost train was the second film made under garcia morenos centro cultural cinematografico banner and, fortunately for us, it survives more or less intact.
The ghost train by ruth alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silver arrow, the real ghost train haunting the. The ghost train is a theatre comedy suspense thriller, written in 1923 by the english actor and playwright arnold ridley. This play is an oldun first produced in the 1920s but certainly still a goodun. 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 the play ran for over a year in its original. Ghost train movement one, subtitled the legend of the ghost train, depicts a supernatural. Arnold ridley s classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. Arnold ridley obe 18961984, the british playwright and actor, is probably best remembered as author of the play the ghost train, and for his roles of private godfrey in dads army and doughy hood in the radio soap the archers born in bath in 1896 and educated at bristol university, ridley seemed destined to become a stage actor, making his first appearance in a production of.
The type of ghost train were all probably most familiar with depending on where you spend your nights is the type found in fairgrounds and amusement parks. According to sandahl a couple of the cars survive around the country. The story takes place over 4 hours at night, from 10pm to 2am. The ghost train by arnold ridley 20101123 arnold ridley.
The ghost train written by arnold ridley directed by nick mouton 28 march 1 april 2017 barons court theatre 1. Martins theatre, west street, cambridge circus, westminster, london, england on the 23rd november 1925 was a huge hit which then moved to the usa where it did not fair as well. Interpretations of characters was thorough, with an excellent cornish accent from roland garrad as saul. The basic plot behind this comedy was that a group are stranded at a remote railway station overnight, which is haunted by a phantom train. With arthur askey, richard murdoch, kathleen harrison, peter murrayhill.
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. The first physical manifestation of a ghost train ride appeared in 1930, designed by joseph emberton. 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 ghost train paperback november 23, 2010 by arnold ridley author 4. A short history of the ghost train bressingham steam. They soon learn of local superstition about a phantom train which is said to travel these parts at dead of night, carrying ghosts from a longago train wreck in the area. The ghost train arnold ridley pdf medical textbooks pdf, welcome to todays performance of the ghost train. Lego 9467 the ghost train instructions, monster fighters. Arnold ridleys ghost train cottage up for sale the. The ghost train arnold ridley on free shipping on qualifying offers. The cast includes ridley himself as saul hodkin, the. Sound, lighting and effects were first class timing outside noises, when doors opened, the coloured lanterns, the inclement weather, and approaching train.