The 39 Steps

Edition no. 56

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Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
The best known of Hitchcock's British films, this civilized spy yarn follows the escapades of Richard Hannay (Robert Donat), who stumbles into a conspiracy that involves him in a hectic chase across the Scottish moors-a chase in which he is both the pursuer and the pursued. Adapted from John Buchan's novel, this classic Hitchcock "wrong man" thriller encapsulates themes that anticipate the director's biggest American films (especially North by Northwest), and is a standout among his early works.
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Technical Specifications

Format:
DVD
Disc:
DVD-9 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
English Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480p/29.97

Supplements

Types of Supplements Included: Audio Commentary, Radio Program, Documentary, Gallery, Insert
  • Audio commentary by Alfred Hitchcock scholar Marian Keane
  • Complete broadcast of the 1937 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation, starring Ida Lupino and Robert Montgomery
  • The Art of Film: Vintage Hitchcock, a Janus Films documentary detailing the director's British period
  • Excerpts from the original 1935 press book
  • Original production design drawings
  • Insert featuring an essay by Marian Keane

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Release Credits

Producer: Susan Arosteguy

Release Notes on Restoration

The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1. This new digital transfer was created from a 35mm composite fine-grain master. The transfer was then completely restored by hand-removing over 21,000 instances of dirt, scratches, rips, and debris utilizing the MTI Digital Restoration System. The sound was also extensively restored by using digital tools to remove such audio imperfections as film pops, crackle, and hiss