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The Lady Vanishes (1938)

โ€œComedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!โ€

7.4/10 ยท 1,063 votes 1h 36m nr ComedyThrillerRomanceMystery

#3 of 4 films from 1938 #399 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Ethel Lina White, Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder

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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 passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.

Cast

Margaret Lockwoodas Iris Matilda Henderson
Michael Redgraveas Gilbert Redman
Paul Lukasas Dr. Hartz
May Whittyas Miss Froy
Basil Radfordas Charters
Naunton Wayneas Caldicott
Cecil Parkeras Eric Todhunter
Linden Traversas 'Mrs.' Margaret Todhunter
Mary Clareas Baroness Isabel Nisatona
Emile Boreoas Boris the Hotel Manager
Googie Withersas Blanche
Sally Stewartas Julie
Philip Leaveras Signor Doppo
Selma Vaz Diasas Signora Doppo

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 1938
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1938 average of 96 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Romance, Mystery
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0030341

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Questions

How long is The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Lady Vanishes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,063 votes, which places it #3 of 4 films released in 1938 in this index (top 50%) and #399 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
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.
What is The Lady Vanishes rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lady Vanishes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/70683.

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