Richard Hannay is a Canadian visitor to London. At the end of “Mr Memory”‘s show in a music hall, he meets Annabella Smith, who is running away from secret agents. He agrees to hide her in his flat, but she is murdered during the night. Fearing that he could be accused of the murder, Hannay goes on the run to break the spy ring.

• Director: Alfred Hitchcock
• Cast: Madeline Carroll, Robert Donat, Peggy Ashcroft
• Language: English

The 39 Steps is part of Talking Hitchcock Presents: Four Seasons of Hitchcock.

Join Hitchcock writer, speaker, curator and podcaster Rebecca McCallum as she returns to Pictureville to present an exclusive cinematic event.

Four Seasons of Hitchcock celebrates cinema’s Master of Suspense by screening a selection of works marking a spectacular and unparalleled career. This carefully curated programme provides a unique opportunity to experience four unforgettable titles across Hitchcock’s filmography.

Each film will also feature a special focused introduction from Rebecca McCallum.