The 39 Steps

Jun 6, 1935

1h 26m

★ 7.3

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.

Genres

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

The 39 Steps Trailers

Cast

Richard Hannay

Robert Donat

Pamela

Madeleine Carroll

Annabella Smith

Lucie Mannheim

Professor Jordan

Godfrey Tearle

The Crofter's Wife Margaret

Peggy Ashcroft

John the Crofter

John Laurie

Louisa Jordan

Helen Haye

Sheriff Watson

Frank Cellier

Mr. Memory

Wylie Watson

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Gus McNaughton

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Jerry Verno

The Jordans' Maid

Peggy Simpson

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