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39 Steps
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A classic British spy mystery, and one of Hitchcock's best, THE 39 STEPS is the story of an innocent man who struggles to prove his...
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A classic British spy mystery, and one of Hitchcock's best, THE 39 STEPS is the story of an innocent man who struggles to prove his innocence. Robert Donat gets more than he bargained for when he brings home a mysterious woman (Lucie Mannheim) who confesses to be a British agent on the hot trail of a dangerous spy ring. The woman is killed in Donat's apartment and he immediately finds himself on the run, burdened with the charge for her murder and the dangerous knowledge of her mission. The film is distinguished by its pioneering use of contrapuntal sound effects, as well as the dynamism between Donat and his costar Madeleine Carroll.
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Handcuffed to Madeleine Carroll! Why Is that a Problem?
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Pros: Intelligent, suspenseful script; atmospheric cinematography; strong performances; stellar DVD transfers for the best products
Cons: If you're not careful, you can get stuck with inferior prints for this film
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Hitchcock's top pre-Hollywood film and one of the best films of the thirties. Don't hesitate to check it out just because of its age. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
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It's exactly 39 steps to the video store...
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Pros: Everything!
Cons: Madeleine Carroll was old enough to be my grandmother... Who knew... Sigh!
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The 39-Steps is a masterpiece. It works on every level. It is a quirky romance; it is a brilliant comedy; but most of all, it is edge-of-your seat suspense.
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Hitchcock's First Cliffhanger: The 39 Steps
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Pros: Robert Donat, action, cinematography, black humor
Cons: Dated, plot holes, cheesy special effects
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A very good cliffhanger that shows the inventiveness of the fiendishly clever brain of Alfred Hitchcock.
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An Early Glimpse at Alfred Hitchcock's Genius: 1935's THE 39 STEPS
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Pros: Robert Donat, thrilling, action, shows Hitchcock's early talents
Cons: Obviously quite dated
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We've all seen this type of story before, but not as stylishly. Hitchcock was a true master of his craft and he demonstrates it extraordinarily well here.
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Alfred Hitchcock's-The 39 Steps-1935
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Pros: Donat and Carroll, Hitchcock's early seeds of genius, a movie before it's time
Cons: Tame by today's standards, Lousy sound quality, rapid quipping often inaudible
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This is an interesting movie that shows the beginnings of the Hitchcock genre. It is fun to watch, although the quality of the sound brings it down a notch.
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The Moose Hole - You Win
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Pros: Robert Donat, Madeline Carroll, Charles Bennett's script
Cons: almost nothing
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Alfred Hitchcocks masterful adaptation of John Buchanans The 39 Steps truly stands the test of time as one of the directors most stimulating spy-thrillers
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39 Steps - at a dead run!
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Pros: Hitchcock, Donat, Carroll, magnificent Scotland
Cons: Occasionally abrupt continuity Read More at Epinions.com
39 Steps: Vintage British Hitchcock
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Pros: Exciting story, good actors, believable characters, masterful direction
Cons: Sound is poor by today's standards.
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If you've enjoyed other Hitchcock movies, this one is not to be missed.
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The 39 Steps (1935)
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Pros: action, direction, script
Cons: familiar story and characters Read More at Epinions.com
39 Steps - Early Hitchcock!
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Pros: Handsome stars, a nice intrigue plot, dated acting was still present, but a good film.
Cons: Clever and double catches were not present in these plots, but still fun.
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Hitchcock buffs will find this a solid effort at early film, and like the mystery afoot!, but this is not your modern intrigue! Silly scenes abound.
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Hey Alfred! Read the book next time!
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Pros: some quick, clever dialogue, fast-paced story, suspense
Cons: how many coincidences can one story take?
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Don't read the novel then expect the film to be anything like it.
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