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Re: Hitchcock's British actors

I agree! But all my reference books are packed away so I must rely on faulty memory. But I can assure you I love the performances in "The 39 Steps," "The Man Who Knew Too Much," "The Lady Vanishes" etc.

The expression on the face of "Mr. Memory" (sic) when he hears the words "What is 'The 39 Steps'?" is unforgettable. The 2 character actors creating their "jolly good show" characters in "Lady Vanishes" (and would repeat them in many other films for other directors!). The young girls in peril (sigh).

For all Hitchcock SAID about actors, he had a knack for putting the right actor in the right part. Just don't ask me about Bob Cummings...even Hitchcock could make mistakes in a 60-year career!


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