It was around this time when the stories of a ghost train began to do the rounds. Jan 01, 2011 listen to the ghost train by arnold ridley on apple music. The ghost train by arnold ridley directed by stephen lloydcoombs. 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. Ghost train by arnold ridley 20, trade paperback for sale. Book is in acceptable condition, cover has some wear along the edges and corners. May 12, 2014 4 this thriller was based on a 1923 play of the same name written by the playwright actor, arnold ridley, who starred as godfrey in the sitcom, dads army. Writer arnold ridley director paul hunter designer laura hopkins lighting paul anderson sound adrienne quartly. 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. The book of the play, one of the most successful thrillers of the early 20th century, written by arnold ridley. May 22, 2015 my choice, however, would have to be the ghost train, a comedy thriller written in 1923 by arnold ridley, who is less wellknown as a playwright than as private godfrey, the most senior member of. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia william arnold ridley, obe 7 january 1896 12 march 1984 was an english playwright and actor, earlier in his career known for writing the play the ghost train and later in life for portraying the elderly private godfrey in the british sitcom dads army 19681977. A fine copy in fine fourcolor pictorial dust jacket with wraparound illustration of the wrecker demolishing a speeding passenger train. Having sustained injuries during world war i, the young arnold ridley was forced to give up a budding acting career and turn to writing.
Arnold once said he was inspired to write it after being stranded at mangotsfield railway station, near bristol, for a whole evening. Local legend tells of an ominous and deadly force that haunts. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small cornish wayside station. Ruth alexander wrote an eponymous novelisation of ridleys play a. Ghost train, sean obriens fourth collection of poems, rides the network of routes into history, politics, autobiography, and the imaginative region where they meet. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play theatre. The story line is a little dated but the excellent cast bring it to life as though it has just been written.
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. This amateur production of the ghost train is presented by special arrangement with samuel french ltd. The ghost train by arnold ridley visit peak district. This was followed by a number of other plays during the 1920s and 1930s. Brilliant british actor, playwright and author ended career in most popular role. Given how early on in the golden age this story was produced, i am curious as to how much it influenced mystery writers of the era, as it includes several iconic mysterysuspense tropes. William arnold ridley, obe 7 january 1896 12 march 1984 was an english playwright and actor, earlier in his career known for writing the play the ghost train and later in life for portraying the elderly private godfrey in the british sitcom dads army 19681977. Jun 19, 20 the ghost train acting edition paperback june 19, 20. 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. 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. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more. Stream songs including the ghost train part 1, the ghost train part 2 and more.
Many beloved tales burst forth from the rich wellspring of his imagination. Arnold ridley wrote the ghost train in 1923 but perhaps his more contemporary fame, and certainly his familiarity to recent audiences, is through his performances in the dads army television series where he played the part of the lovable private godfrey. Mini bio 2 having sustained injuries during world war i, the young arnold ridley was forced to give up a budding acting career and turn to writing. Play by arnold ridley, 9780573011559, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Some people remember arnold ridley as the actor who played the part of private godfrey in the television comedy dads army. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Nov 23, 2010 the ghost train by arnold ridley, 9780573609329, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thanks to the mindless actions of teddy deakin, a group of mismatched rail passengers find themselves stranded in a dark and isolated station, having missed the last connection of. Wayward and mission theatre companies are thrilled to team up to bring the ghost train by arnold ridley to the minnesota transportation museum. Despite the pyschic stationmasters weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. The ghost train, his most successful work, has gone through a remarkable number of permutations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Detailing the highlights of a diverse, 60year theatre, film and tv career. The ghost train by arnold ridley meet your next favorite book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Written in 1925 by arnold ridley best known for playing private godfrey in dads army. Binding is weak with some pages starting to get loose, all pages still attached. From the play by arnold ridley author of the ghost train and bernard merivale. In a remote cornish station theres a legend of a phantom locomotive sweeping through the village leaving death in its wake. My choice, however, would have to be the ghost train, a comedy thriller written in 1923 by arnold ridley, who is less wellknown as a. Preparing to spend the night at a small station in cornwall, several people are warned by the station master that the station is haunted by a ghost train. The ghost train is a theatre comedy suspense thriller, written in 1923 by the english actor and playwright arnold ridley barefoot in the park a comedy acting. According to legend, the train s destination was an equally unsettling, totally abandoned station known as kymlinge. The play ran for over a year in its original soldout london theatrical run, and is regarded as a modern minor classic. Starring julia burchell and james mcnicholas with ian fairbairn and katy manning.
With explanatory notes by marie luise pal 2594a14 sprache. The ghost train by arnold ridley set stage locations for the above book. In maine near the canadian border theres a legend of a phantom locomotive sweeping through a peaceful village leaving death in its wake. Jan 01, 2014 listen to the ghost train by arnold ridley,julia burchell,james mcnicholas with a free trial. Ghost train by arnold ridley 2010, trade paperback for. Review by hannah tomlinson this was a production that impressed me from the outset, particularly with its sense of atmosphere, and a couple of extremely strong performances. Simplified by michael west, huebers fremdsprachliche texte.
Mar 05, 2021 the ghost train was originally a play written by arnold ridley in 1923, though it didnt hit the stage until 1925, when it ran for 18 months. Read download the ghost train play pdf pdf book library. This is the ultimate act of filial piety a book about a fathe. 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 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. He hit the jackpot with the ghost train which was a great west end success and has been filmed several times. When the ghost train is heard, the occupants in the waiting room discover they are locked in. The story line is a little dated but the excellent cast bring. You may remember arnold ridley as private godfrey, the.
Arnold ridley s classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. The ghost train was originally a play written by arnold ridley in 1923, though it didnt hit the stage until 1925, when it ran for 18 months. French poster for the ghost train aka le train fantome 1927. Explore books by arnold ridley with our selection at.
The cast and crew of the new audio version of arnold ridley s the ghost train come together at samuel frenchs theatre bookshop to celebrate the audios rele. The ghost train written by arnold ridley fullcast audio drama thanks to the mindless actions of teddy deakin, a group of mismatched rail passengers find themselves stranded in a dark and isolated station, having missed the last connection of the night. The classic 3 act play by arnold ridley, set in the 1920s. Smugglers use this and the villagers superstition to their advantage but a notasin. If you like vintage comedy this is well worth listening to. Dads army from 1968 until 1977, and also as the author of the play the ghost train.
Listen free to ghost train audiobook by arnold ridley with a 30 day free trial. The story centres on 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. Play acting edition by arnold ridley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ghost train this is an excellent comedy written by arnold ridley of dads army fame.
Ghost train by arnold ridley 20, trade paperback for. Listen free to ghost train by arnold ridley with a free trial. Listen to the ghost train audiobook by arnold ridley. This is an excellent comedy written by arnold ridley of dads army fame. The ghost train started life as a play penned by arthur ridley. Read download the ghost train pdf pdf book library. The ghost train 1941 film wikipedia on stage, he was in the original cast of arnold ridley s the ghost train at brightons theatre royal and londons st. May 04, 2017 listen free to ghost train audiobook by arnold ridley with a 30 day free trial. Having sustained injuries during the first world war, arnold was forced to give up a budding acting career and turn to writing. Usual page browning due to the poor quality of paper used otherwise a fine copy in like dw. From the british army, via the wrecker and the ghost train to dads army. Listen to the ghost train audiobook by arnold ridley, julia. This sometimes spooky and often hilarious tale follows a group of unlikely companions who find themselves unexpectedly stranded in a desolate train station just outside of rockland, maine. Ghost train by arnold ridley 2010, trade paperback for sale.
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. Summary arnold ridley s classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. William arnold ridley, obe 7th january 1896 12th march 1984 was an. The surviving film, at a guess reels 2, 3, 6 all silent, 5, 8 both with sound from 8. The ghost train all aboard for the worlds scariest play. War he adapted the agatha christie novel peril at end house into a we. A long running success in london and on broadway and packed with thrills, chills and laughter. The story takes place over 4 hours at night, from 10pm to 2am. The ghost train by arnold ridley directed by patrick kearns a talking scarlet production thursday 7th may, 7. Ghost train by arnold ridley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. The wrecker is a novelization of a play not a movie written by arnold ridley and bernard merivale.
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