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The 39 Steps

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for 9 months

Classic Hitchcock mystery based on John Buchan's novel. A man is pursued by the police for a murder he did not commit and by an international spy ring for information he does not possess. He finds himself fleeing across the desolate Scottish moors - handcuffed to a beautiful blonde. Show less

Contributors

Richard Hannay:
Robert Donat
Miss Smith:
Lucie Mannheim
Professor Jordan:
Godfrey Tearle
Crofter's wife:
Peggy Ashcroft
Crofter:
John Laurie
Mrs Jordan:
Helen Haye
Sheriff Watson:
Frank Cellier
Commercial Traveller:
Gus McNaughton

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