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The 39 Steps (1935)

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Cinematography by Bernard Knowles

Approved86 min65 frames

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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.

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The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: medium — A cramped train sleeper compartment with curtains draped behind the subjects. One woman leans over a man…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: wide — A dark figure traverses a jagged ridge line beneath a vast, cloudy sky. The rocky terrain dominates the…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: wide — A rugged mountainous landscape features a historic stone arched bridge over a small stream. A lone person in…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: medium — An exterior farm setting features a rough-hewn stone wall and a small hut. Two men stand together talking…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: wide — A dark, misty moorland landscape at night with a prominent gnarled tree in foreground. Two small figures…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: closeup — A man in a tuxedo stands against a backdrop of draped vertical curtains. He looks slightly off-camera…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: establishing — The Forth Bridge spans a wide body of water under a flat overcast sky. A large tree silhouette…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit wooden staircase features carved balusters and deep, angular shadows. A woman leans over…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a desk with a telephone and a book. Two men in formal business attire face each…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: wide — An empty room contains furniture items covered in large white dust sheets. A man and a woman walk through…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: establishing — A desolate mountain valley is framed by steep, rocky slopes under a heavy, clouded sky. Patches of…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: medium — A dark, crowded public space with rows of seats occupied by an audience. A man and a woman sit closely…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: closeup — A dark, cramped space with wooden bars foregrounding the subject. The man looks toward the camera with…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: medium — A plain interior wall serves as the backdrop for a conversation. A woman stands facing a man while another…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: fullbody — Three men stand on a grassy ridge against a dark and cloudy sky. The central figure holds a hat and cane…The 39 Steps (1935) movie still: closeup — A close-up view of a marquee sign featuring illuminated incandescent light bulbs. The letters spell out…

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