Loosely based on the 1915 novel by John Buchan Runtime: 1 hour and 26 minutes The Plot: A Race Against Time
The climax returns to the music hall, where the secret of "The 39 Steps" is finally explained. Essential Hitchcock Elements The 39 Steps(1935)
This guide covers Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic The 39 Steps , a foundational spy thriller that defined many of the director's most famous tropes. Release Date: July 31, 1935 Director: Alfred Hitchcock Loosely based on the 1915 novel by John
Hannay is forced to flee while handcuffed to Pamela, a woman who initially believes he is a killer. Hannay escapes across the moors, seeking refuge with
Hannay escapes across the moors, seeking refuge with a crofter and his young wife.
Hannay witnesses the incredible feats of "Mr. Memory" before a gunshot triggers the chase.
Robert Donat as Richard Hannay and Madeleine Carroll as Pamela