The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps

Movie·1935·1h 26m

The 39 Steps

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

Directed By

Alfred Hitchcock

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Michael Balcon

Cinematography

Bernard Knowles

Music

Jack Beaver

Editor

Derek N. Twist

Themes

london, englandbased on novel or bookscotlandfalsely accusedscotland yardsecret agentfilm noirmurderfugitiveon the runconspiracyblack and white

Production House

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Audience Score

73%

1,042 votes

Skip8%
Timepass20%
Go for it39%
Perfection33%

Where to watch

Region: IN

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Cast

Robert Donat

Robert Donat

Richard Hannay

Madeleine Carroll

Madeleine Carroll

Pamela

Lucie Mannheim

Lucie Mannheim

Annabella Smith

Godfrey Tearle

Godfrey Tearle

Professor Jordan

Peggy Ashcroft

Peggy Ashcroft

The Crofter's Wife Margaret

John Laurie

John Laurie

John the Crofter

Helen Haye

Helen Haye

Louisa Jordan

Frank Cellier

Frank Cellier

Sheriff Watson

Wylie Watson

Wylie Watson

Mr. Memory

Gus McNaughton

Gus McNaughton

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Jerry Verno

Jerry Verno

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Peggy Simpson

Peggy Simpson

The Jordans' Maid

Matthew Boulton

Matthew Boulton

Fake Police Officer (uncredited)

Pat Hagate

M.C. Who Introduces Mr. Memory (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Man Walking Past Bus (uncredited)

Carleton Hobbs

Fake Police Officer (uncredited)

Elizabeth Inglis

Elizabeth Inglis

Professor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited)

Quinton McPherson

Clergyman on the Flying Scotsman (uncredited)

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Crew

Michael Balcon

Michael Balcon

Producer

Jack Beaver

Original Music Composer

Bernard Knowles

Director of Photography

Louis Levy

Original Music Composer

Derek N. Twist

Editor

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

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