The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Comedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!
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 Lockwood - Iris Matilda Henderson
- Michael Redgrave - Gilbert Redman
- Paul Lukas - Dr. Hartz
- May Whitty - Miss Froy
- Basil Radford - Charters
- Naunton Wayne - Caldicott
- Cecil Parker - Eric Todhunter
- Linden Travers - 'Mrs.' Margaret Todhunter
- Mary Clare - Baroness Isabel Nisatona
- Emile Boreo - Boris the Hotel Manager
Screenplay
- Ethel Lina White (Novel)
- Sidney Gilliat (Screenplay)
- Frank Launder (Screenplay)
Themes
Espionage and International Secrets, Conspiracy and Hidden Agendas, Espionage and International Intrigue, Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets, The Trail of the Missing Person
Keywords
espionage, secret agent, flowerpot, concussion, search for witnesses, conspiracy, black and white, train, british spy, old lady, missing person, magician, bold
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
- The Lady Vanishes stars Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, May Whitty, Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne.
- How long is The Lady Vanishes?
- The Lady Vanishes has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Lady Vanishes?
- The Lady Vanishes is a Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Lady Vanishes produced?
- The Lady Vanishes was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Lady Vanishes?
- The themes of The Lady Vanishes include: Espionage and International Secrets, Conspiracy and Hidden Agendas, Espionage and International Intrigue, Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets, The Trail of the Missing Person.