The 39 Steps

1935·86'

★ 7.3

Letterboxd TMDB #260

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

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.

Cast

Robert Donat Richard Hannay

Madeleine Carroll Pamela

Lucie Mannheim Annabella Smith

Godfrey Tearle Professor Jordan

Peggy Ashcroft The Crofter's Wife Margaret

John Laurie John the Crofter

Helen Haye Louisa Jordan

Frank Cellier Sheriff Watson

Wylie Watson Mr. Memory

Gus McNaughton Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Jerry Verno Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Peggy Simpson The Jordans' Maid