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 Buchan Runtime: 1 hour and 26 minutes The Plot: A Race Against Time The 39 Steps(1935)

Robert Donat as Richard Hannay and Madeleine Carroll as Pamela This guide covers Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic The

The climax returns to the music hall, where the secret of "The 39 Steps" is finally explained. Essential Hitchcock Elements After she is murdered in his flat, Hannay

While visiting a London music hall, Canadian tourist Richard Hannay is approached by a mysterious woman named Annabella Smith, who claims she is a spy. After she is murdered in his flat, Hannay finds himself the prime suspect and flees to Scotland to clear his name and uncover a spy ring known as "The 39 Steps".

Hannay witnesses the incredible feats of "Mr. Memory" before a gunshot triggers the chase.