The Lady Vanishes
“Comedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!”
Synopsis
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.
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The Lady Vanishes 1938 - Pass the sugar scene
Type: Clip • Published 2022-07-19
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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
Googie Withers
Blanche
Sally Stewart
Julie
Philip Leaver
Signor Doppo
Selma Vaz Dias
Signora Doppo
Catherine Lacey
The Nun
Josephine Wilson
Madame Kummer
Charles Oliver
The Officer
Kathleen Tremaine
Anna
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
- Original Score
- Louis Levy, Charles Williams
- Original Title
- The Lady Vanishes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder, Ethel Lina White
Louis Levy, Charles Williams
Jack E. Cox
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Edward Black
Producer
Charles Williams
Original Music Composer
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady Vanishes
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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.
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
The principal cast of The Lady Vanishes includes Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, May Whitty, Basil Radford.
When was The Lady Vanishes released and how long is it?
The Lady Vanishes was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady Vanishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Louis Levy, Charles Williams.
Is The Lady Vanishes based on a book or true story?
The Lady Vanishes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethel Lina White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).