The Soldier and the Lady [1937] [DVD]

Before this version, Jules Verne's story had already been filmed twice in the silent era; in addition to this American adaptation, it was filmed four more times in Europe. Anton Walbrook here makes his Hollywood debut as a dashing emissary of the Tsar who is sent from St Petersburg to the frozen wastes of Siberia. The journey involves clashes with Tartars, romantic interludes and an interview with a British journalist.

Adventure starring Anton Walbrook. Russia during the Tartar rebellion of 1879: courier Michael Strogoff is sent by the Tsar to take vital information to the Russian army in Siberia. But the courier is captured and sentenced to be blinded. A daring escape plan is then put into action.

This is a good print and doesn't have the horizontal streaks present in the wagon chase scenes, which can be seen on online streams.