

The 39 Steps
1935-06-06 · 86 min · ★ 7.3
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.
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- Directors
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Production companies
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 75,000
Top Cast
Robert DonatRichard Hannay
Madeleine CarrollPamela
Lucie MannheimAnnabella Smith
Godfrey TearleProfessor Jordan
Peggy AshcroftThe Crofter's Wife Margaret
John LaurieJohn the Crofter
Helen HayeLouisa Jordan
Frank CellierSheriff Watson
Wylie WatsonMr. Memory
Gus McNaughtonSalesman on the Flying Scotsman
Jerry VernoSalesman on the Flying Scotsman
Peggy SimpsonThe Jordans' Maid
Matthew BoultonFake Police Officer (uncredited)
Alfred HitchcockMan Walking Past Bus (uncredited)
Elizabeth InglisProfessor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited)
Frederick PiperThe Milkman (uncredited)
Hilda TrevelyanThe Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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