The 39 Steps
Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him
MysteryThrillerlondon, englandbased on novel or bookscotlandfalsely accusedscotland yardsecret agentfilm noirmurderfugitiveon the runconspiracyblack and white
A witty, suspenseful chase thriller built on mistaken identity and forced partnership, balancing genuine danger with comedic banter and romantic tension.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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
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