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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 | Noel Birkin | Charles Hubert Renard
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2014 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| 11/24/2011 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
Went over to Siskel Film Center to catch the last film in the Hitchcock Series they were running. Sad I couldn’t make it to the others but at least got to revisit this movie in 35mm. Been wanting to see this again since my first viewing was not ideal. Gave me a chance to really focus on the film which is so much better than my initial opinion.
More humor than any other Hitchcock film I’ve seen. Terrific chemistry between Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. Love the cat and mouse stuff around the mystery. Super entertaining and great dialogue.
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