Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, May Whitty, Basil Radford
1938-10-07
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.
A delightful return to the mastery of early Hitchcock. This gem of a thriller keeps the viewer on their toes with a tightly woven plot set on a meandering train journey. Lockwood's spirited performance as the inquisitive heroine provides a fresh dynamic that complements Redgrave's charming but enigmatic character. It's a testament to Hitchcock's talent that even at this early stage in his career, he could craft such a suspenseful and entertaining tale that feels both timeless and refreshingly innovative.
