Review of The 39 Steps (1935) by Adam Z — 24 Aug 2007
As far as Hitchcock's early films go, this is arguably the best of the bunch. Donat, as ever, is brilliant in the role of the innocent man on the run (a motif revisited several times by the auteur) and the plot moves along at a very good pace, never outstaying its 80-odd minutes.
The touches of humour are most welcome to break up the dramatic tension, which is expertly created via a series of enjoyable set-pieces. The perfect 'oldie' to show the young'uns that not all B&Ws are 'dull, dull, dull'.
This review of The 39 Steps (1935) was written by Adam Z on 24 Aug 2007.
The 39 Steps has generally received very positive reviews.
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