The 39 Steps (1935)

7.3/10 86 min Mystery Thriller

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.

Cast

Robert Donat

Richard Hannay

Madeleine Carroll

Pamela

Lucie Mannheim

Annabella Smith

Godfrey Tearle

Professor Jordan

Peggy Ashcroft

The Crofter's Wife Margaret

John Laurie

John the Crofter

Helen Haye

Louisa Jordan

Frank Cellier

Sheriff Watson

Wylie Watson

Mr. Memory

Gus McNaughton

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Jerry Verno

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Peggy Simpson

The Jordans' Maid

Matthew Boulton

Fake Police Officer (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock

Man Walking Past Bus (uncredited)

Elizabeth Inglis

Professor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited)

Frederick Piper

The Milkman (uncredited)

Hilda Trevelyan

The Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)

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