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The Lady Vanishes (1938)

"Comedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!"

7.419381h 36mEN
MysteryThriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

EN

Release

October 7, 1938

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Official Trailer

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Overview

On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passen...

Cast

Margaret Lockwood

Margaret Lockwood

Iris Matilda Henderson

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

Gilbert Redman

Paul Lukas

Paul Lukas

Dr. Hartz

May Whitty

May Whitty

Miss Froy

Basil Radford

Basil Radford

Charters

Naunton Wayne

Naunton Wayne

Caldicott

Cecil Parker

Cecil Parker

Eric Todhunter

Linden Travers

Linden Travers

'Mrs.' Margaret Todhunter

Mary Clare

Mary Clare

Baroness Isabel Nisatona

Emile Boreo

Emile Boreo

Boris the Hotel Manager

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Blanche

Sally Stewart

Sally Stewart

Julie

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Lady Vanishes (1938), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Lady Vanishes. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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