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The 39 Steps
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The 39 Steps

1935-06-06 · 86 min · ★ 7.3

Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Alfred Hitchcock
Production companies
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 75,000

Top Cast

Robert DonatRobert DonatRichard Hannay
Madeleine CarrollMadeleine CarrollPamela
Lucie MannheimLucie MannheimAnnabella Smith
Godfrey TearleGodfrey TearleProfessor Jordan
Peggy AshcroftPeggy AshcroftThe Crofter's Wife Margaret
John LaurieJohn LaurieJohn the Crofter
Helen HayeHelen HayeLouisa Jordan
Frank CellierFrank CellierSheriff Watson
Wylie WatsonWylie WatsonMr. Memory
Gus McNaughtonGus McNaughtonSalesman on the Flying Scotsman
Jerry VernoJerry VernoSalesman on the Flying Scotsman
Peggy SimpsonPeggy SimpsonThe Jordans' Maid
Matthew BoultonMatthew BoultonFake Police Officer (uncredited)
Pat HagateM.C. Who Introduces Mr. Memory (uncredited)
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan Walking Past Bus (uncredited)
Carleton HobbsFake Police Officer (uncredited)
Elizabeth InglisElizabeth InglisProfessor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited)
Quinton McPhersonClergyman on the Flying Scotsman (uncredited)
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperThe Milkman (uncredited)
Hilda TrevelyanHilda TrevelyanThe Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)

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