A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.

Marlene Dietrichas Shanghai Lily
Clive Brookas Captain Donald 'Doc' Harvey
Anna May Wongas Hui Fei
Warner Olandas Mr. Henry Chang
Eugene Palletteas Sam Salt
Lawrence Grantas Reverend Carmichael
Louise Closser Haleas Mrs. Haggerty
Gustav von Seyffertitzas Eric Baum
Émile Chautardas Major Lenard
George Blagoias Minor Role (uncredited)