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The 39 Steps (1935)

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.

  • Mystery
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Robert DonatRobert DonatRichard Hannay
  • Photo of Madeleine CarrollMadeleine CarrollPamela
  • Photo of Lucie MannheimLucie MannheimAnnabella Smith
  • Photo of Godfrey TearleGodfrey TearleProfessor Jordan
  • Photo of Peggy AshcroftPeggy AshcroftThe Crofter's Wife Margaret
  • Photo of John LaurieJohn LaurieJohn the Crofter
  • Photo of Helen HayeHelen HayeLouisa Jordan
  • Photo of Frank CellierFrank CellierSheriff Watson
  • Photo of Wylie WatsonWylie WatsonMr. Memory
  • Photo of Gus McNaughtonGus McNaughtonSalesman on the Flying Scotsman

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