Alfred Hitchcock’s
version of The Thirty Nine Steps, John Buchan’s definitive spy thriller, is
considered the best of its interpretations and Patrick Barlow pulled a
masterstroke in basing his zany comic slant of the iconic tale on such solid credentials. Few filmic
images have remained in the memory quite like the Hannay fugitive handcuffed to
his girl. This last in the Rep’s stimulating film season was inventively packaged
and rich in sharp and funny scenes. Bekka Prideaux was blessed with four
excellent actors and only narrative drag and first night dwelling on lines occasionally
slowed the pace. Spliced with lashings of effects
from Fred Rayment and a bewildering variety of characters from first division stalwarts
Joe Butcher and Matt Flitton The 39 Steps has all the hallmarks of a rip roaring success. If you haven’t booked your ticket I suggest you
do it now.
The 39 Steps
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