The 39 Steps


The 39 Steps

Overview:

While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious "39 steps." Then he meets agent Annabella Smith, who is soon killed in his apartment. He must elude the police, who are hunting him for murder, while he tries to stop Professor Jordan from sending secrets out of the country. Hannay is assisted by Pamela, an unwilling accomplice who discovers the truth.

Votes 210 (7.4/10)

Runtime: 86 minutes

Release Date 1935-06-01

Tagline: Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

Production company:

  • Gaumont British Picture Corporation
  • The Criterion Collection

Production country:

  • United Kingdom

Genres:

  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Mystery

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Further Information

Richard Hannay
Robert Donat
Robert Donat
Pamela
Madeleine Carroll
Madeleine Carroll
Miss Annabelle Smith
Lucie Mannheim
Lucie Mannheim
Professor Jordan
Godfrey Tearle
Godfrey Tearle
Margaret, Crofter's Wife
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
John Crofter
John Laurie
John Laurie
Mrs. Louisa Jordan
Helen Haye
Helen Haye
Sheriff Watson
Frank Cellier
Frank Cellier
Mr. Memory
Wylie Watson
Wylie Watson
Commercial Traveller
Gus McNaughton
Gus McNaughton
Commercial Traveller
Jerry Verno
Jerry Verno
Mr. Jordan's Maid
Peggy Simpson
Peggy Simpson
M.C. Who Introduces Mr Memory (uncredited)
Pat Hagate
Pat Hagate
Passerby Near the Bus (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Pat, Professor Jordan's Daughter (uncredited)
Elizabeth Inglis
Elizabeth Inglis
The Milkman (uncredited)
Frederick Piper
Frederick Piper
Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)
Hilda Trevelyan
Hilda Trevelyan
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Michael Balcon
Michael Balcon
Original Music Composer
Jack Beaver
Jack Beaver
Director of Photography
Bernard Knowles
Bernard Knowles
Editor
Derek N. Twist
Derek N. Twist
Sound Designer
A. Birch
A. Birch
Original Music Composer
Louis Levy
Louis Levy
Script Supervisor
Alma Reville
Alma Reville
Dialogue
Ian Hay
Ian Hay
Novel
John Buchan
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