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The 39 Steps (1935)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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Overview
Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
Rated NR | Length 86 minutes
Actors
Robert Donat | Madeleine Carroll | Lucie Mannheim | Godfrey Tearle | Peggy Ashcroft | John Laurie | Helen Haye | Frank Cellier | Wylie Watson | Gus McNaughton | Jerry Verno | Peggy Simpson | Matthew Boulton | Pat Hagate | Alfred Hitchcock | Carleton Hobbs | Elizabeth Inglis | Quinton McPherson | Frederick Piper | Hilda Trevelyan | Ivor Barnard | Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop | Wallace Bosco | Vida Hope | James Knight | Miles Malleson | John Rae | John Turnbull | S.J. Warmington | Charles Bennett
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2017 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 9.5 stars |
| 06/15/2012 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8.75 stars |
Viewing Notes
You could easily argue that this is Hitchcock’s best movie. I think this is the first of his films to fully embrace sound and embody all of the signature elements of his style.
The shots that comprise the opening scene are brilliant, as is the Scottish moor foot chase and foggy car escape.
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