The 39 Steps (1935)

06/06/1935 (GB) • 1h 26m

Mystery, Thriller

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

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.

Top Billed Cast

Robert Donat

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Peggy Ashcroft

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John Laurie

John the Crofter

Helen Haye

Louisa Jordan

Frank Cellier

Sheriff Watson

Wylie Watson

Mr. Memory


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

london, england

based on novel or book

scotland

falsely accused

scotland yard

secret agent

film noir

murder

fugitive

on the run

conspiracy

black and white

moor (terrain)

handcuffed

campaign speech

college professor

memorization

government secrets

runaway couple

posing as newlyweds

suspicious husband

london palladium

handcuffed together

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