Review of The Lady Vanishes (1938) by Ian W — 12 Nov 2009

Great early Hitchcock. Ridiculous plot and the most unlikely spy ever, but very entertaining.

This review of The Lady Vanishes (1938) was written by Ian W on 12 Nov 2009.

The Lady Vanishes has generally received very positive reviews.

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