Robert Donat as Richard Hannay and Madeleine Carroll as Pamela
This guide covers Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic The 39 Steps , a foundational spy thriller that defined many of the director's most famous tropes. Release Date: July 31, 1935 Director: Alfred Hitchcock The 39 Steps(1935)
The climax returns to the music hall, where the secret of "The 39 Steps" is finally explained. Essential Hitchcock Elements Robert Donat as Richard Hannay and Madeleine Carroll
Hannay escapes across the moors, seeking refuge with a crofter and his young wife. The 39 Steps(1935)
Hannay is forced to flee while handcuffed to Pamela, a woman who initially believes he is a killer.
Loosely based on the 1915 novel by John Buchan Runtime: 1 hour and 26 minutes The Plot: A Race Against Time