The Lady Vanishes(1938)
“Comedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!”
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 passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Gainsborough Pictures
Cast
Margaret Lockwood
as Iris Matilda Henderson
Michael Redgrave
as Gilbert Redman
Paul Lukas
as Dr. Hartz
May Whitty
as Miss Froy
Basil Radford
as Charters
Naunton Wayne
as Caldicott
Cecil Parker
as Eric Todhunter
Linden Travers
as 'Mrs.' Margaret Todhunter
Mary Clare
as Baroness Isabel Nisatona
Emile Boreo
as Boris the Hotel Manager
Googie Withers
as Blanche
Sally Stewart
as Julie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1938
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Gainsborough Pictures
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What is The Lady Vanishes about?▼
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.
Who directed The Lady Vanishes?▼
The Lady Vanishes was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1938. It is a mystery, thriller film.
How long is The Lady Vanishes?▼
The Lady Vanishes has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?▼
The cast of The Lady Vanishes includes Margaret Lockwood as Iris Matilda Henderson, Michael Redgrave as Gilbert Redman, Paul Lukas as Dr. Hartz, May Whitty as Miss Froy, Basil Radford as Charters and more.
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