The 39 Steps(1935) Review

Robert Donat as Richard Hannay and Madeleine Carroll as Pamela

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 The 39 Steps(1935)

Hannay is forced to flee while handcuffed to Pamela, a woman who initially believes he is a killer. Robert Donat as Richard Hannay and Madeleine Carroll

Hannay escapes across the moors, seeking refuge with a crofter and his young wife. The 39 Steps(1935)

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