Review of The Lady Vanishes (1938) by Matthew D — 07 Mar 2015

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. An early hidden gem for Hitchcock fans.

This review of The Lady Vanishes (1938) was written by Matthew D on 07 Mar 2015.

The Lady Vanishes has generally received very positive reviews.

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