The 39 Steps (1935)

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Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Starring (View all)

Robert Donat
Hannay

Madeleine Carroll
Pamela

Lucie Mannheim
Miss Smith

Godfrey Tearle
Professor Jordan

Peggy Ashcroft
Crofter's Wife

John Laurie
Crofter

Helen Haye
Mrs. Jordan

Frank Cellier
The Sheriff

Written by

John Buchan

Charles Bennett
(adaptation)

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action and suspense

16 years, 3 months ago at Apr 27 16:58

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This film was the first clear creative peak in Hitchcock’s British period, and the first fully successful film in his deepening oeuvre.

This film introduced one key Hitchcock first: the notion of the wrong man, the innocent bystander accused, pursued or punished for a crime he didn’t commit.

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THE 39 STEPS

16 years ago at Jul 30 14:18

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"The 39 Steps" was one of Alfred Hitchcock's early British film successes before he left for Hollywood where he achieved even greater fame and celebrity status. The story begins with Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) enjoying a variety show at a London theatre when he meets a mysterious young woman named Annabella Smith (Lucie Mannheim) who is in trouble and seeks his help. He takes her back to his fl... read more

One of Hitchcock's must-watch movie!

12 years, 8 months ago at Nov 28 21:59

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Robert Donat no doubt was the King of the 30's. He was one of the best talents to hit the screen with such delicate and precise acting that leaves you in wonder. A charming, graceful actor and a talent beyond it's time.

Robert Donat appears in this Hitchcock classic as Richard Hannay, a man wrongfully accused of murder and must prove his innocence in a sure-fire Oscar role. Accompan... read more

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Richard Hannay is a Canadian visitor to 1930's London. After a disturbance at a music hall, he meets Annabella Smith who is on the run from foreign agents. He takes her back to his apartment, but they are followed and later that night Annabella is murdered. Hannay goes on the run to break the spy ring and thus prove his innocence.

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