The 39 Steps is wonderful. One of those Hitch films that goes under the radar, Madeline Carroll is great there too. If you want a great Criterion film of Hitchcock's, check out "Rebecca". It's such an impressive film and the twist is really something. I'd be interested to know what you think about the film.
The 39 Steps (along with The Lady Vanishes) is probably the best of Hitchcock's British period, before he went to Hollywood, though it IS *very* (pre-WWII) British, so can appear strangely dated today, but there are so many great set-pieces in it. From his American films I would recommend checking out Vertigo, Psycho, The Birds, Strangers On A Train and North by North-West.
The 39 Steps is wonderful. One of those Hitch films that goes under the radar, Madeline Carroll is great there too. If you want a great Criterion film of Hitchcock's, check out "Rebecca". It's such an impressive film and the twist is really something. I'd be interested to know what you think about the film.
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The 39 Steps (along with The Lady Vanishes) is probably the best of Hitchcock's British period, before he went to Hollywood, though it IS *very* (pre-WWII) British, so can appear strangely dated today, but there are so many great set-pieces in it. From his American films I would recommend checking out Vertigo, Psycho, The Birds, Strangers On A Train and North by North-West.
We down here at the pharmacy couldn't agree more slumberwall!
I've heard good things about Vertigo, and Psycho is already on my watchlist. Thanks for the other recommendations!