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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:novel
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:television_adaptation
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:theater
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
comedy.
musical.
The 39 Steps (play)
parody.
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
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gptkb:1935
gptkb:1959
gptkb:2008
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock's_film
gptkb:2008_stage_adaptation_by_Patrick_Barlow
Alfred Hitchcock film
1935 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:theater
gptkb:Patrick_Barlow
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
audio dramas
radio plays
The 39 Steps (novel)
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gptkbp:antagonist
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gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much
foreign spies
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:John_Buchan
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gptkbp:available_formats
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gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print
gptkb:e_Book
digital
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
Nominated for BAFTA
nominated for several awards
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:novel
The 39 Steps (novel)
novel by John Buchan
Novel by John Buchan
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gptkbp:box_office
|
gptkb:unknown
$1.5 million
Successful
£100,000
successful
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gptkbp:character
|
gptkb:The_39_Steps
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Died
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:The_Man_in_Grey
gptkb:Richard_Hannay
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much
gptkb:Sir_Walter_Bullivant
gptkb:The_Professor
gptkb:The_Spy
gptkb:Annabella_Smith
gptkb:The_Man_in_the_Black_Suit
Pamela
Professor Jordan
The Crofter
Mrs. Hannay
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gptkbp:character_development
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Richard Hannay evolves throughout the story.
Hannay evolves from ordinary man to hero
Protagonist evolves throughout the film
Richard Hannay's growth
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gptkbp:character_traits
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Hannay is brave.
Hannay is determined.
Hannay is intelligent.
Hannay is resourceful.
Hannay is skeptical.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Bernard_Knowles
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Bernard_Knowles
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gptkbp:climax
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Hannay's escape from capture.
reveal of the conspiracy
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gptkbp:color
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black and white
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gptkbp:conflict
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man vs. society
man vs. self
chase
man vs. man
pursuit
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gptkbp:contains
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mistaken identity
chase scenes
spy elements
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:critical_reception
|
Generally positive reviews
Positive reviews
positive
generally positive
positive reviews
well-received
widely regarded as a classic
popular among readers
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
Considered a classic
inspired video games
inspired adaptations
inspired numerous adaptations
considered a classic
inspired numerous parodies
inspired parodies and references in popular culture
inspired parodies
inspired stage adaptations
inspired television adaptations
inspired graphic novels
inspired sequels
inspired radio adaptations
inspired remakes
inspired parodies and references
Considered a classic of British cinema
inspired multiple adaptations
considered a classic of British literature
influenced the genre of adventure novels
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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often referenced in popular culture.
influenced other thrillers.
featured in literary discussions.
inspired various parodies.
used in academic studies.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
Pioneering work in suspense cinema
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
Various directors
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Gaumont_British_Distributors
gptkb:Gaumont_British_Picture_Corporation
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 2 hours
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gptkbp:edited_by
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Roderick Janes
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gptkbp:editing
|
Roderick Janes
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gptkbp:famous_quote
|
The 39 Steps is a classic thriller.
" The man who knew too much"
The man who knew too much.
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gptkbp:features
|
gptkb:Richard_Hannay
gptkb:murder_mystery
Romantic subplot
espionage
Chase scenes
Mistaken identity
chase scenes
spy thriller elements
four actors
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gptkbp:film_adaptation_lead_actor
|
gptkb:Robert_Donat
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gptkbp:film_awards
|
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
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gptkbp:film_editing
|
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(2008)
gptkb:1935
gptkb:1959
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1935)
gptkb:2008
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1935_film)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1959_film)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(2008_film)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1959)
gptkb:thriller
The 39 Steps (play)
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gptkbp:film_festival
|
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:BFI_London_Film_Festival
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|
gptkbp:film_score
|
7.6/10
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gptkbp:film_series
|
The 39 Steps (various adaptations)
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gptkbp:film_technique
|
gptkb:sound_design
gptkb:character_development
dramatic irony
symbolism
emotional depth
pacing
character arcs
visual storytelling
thematic elements
foreshadowing
cliffhangers
climactic moments
character archetypes
suspenseful storytelling
location shooting
narrative twists
use of humor
visual motifs
editing style
the use of music
the use of lighting
the use of suspense
the use of motifs
the use of conflict
the use of dialogue
the use of narrative structure
the use of resolution
the use of themes
uses innovative camera angles
the use of character dynamics
the use of cinematography
the use of climax
the use of denouement
the use of editing
the use of sound
the use of tension
use of mistaken identity
uses dramatic lighting
uses suspenseful editing
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:London
gptkb:Scotland
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:Tricycle_Theatre
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gptkbp:followed_by
|
gptkb:Greenmantle
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gptkbp:follows
|
gptkb:Greenmantle
gptkb:Richard_Hannay
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much_(1934)
a man on the run
A man on the run
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|
gptkbp:genre
|
gptkb:Thriller
gptkb:AFI's_100_Years...100_Thrills
gptkb:thriller
Nominated
Nominated for Top 10 Thrillers
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gptkbp:has_adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(musical)
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:2006
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
2006 film adaptation
1978 film adaptation
2015 film adaptation
The 39 Steps (stage play)
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gptkbp:has_appeared_in
|
over 1000 performances
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gptkbp:has_awards
|
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
Tony Award nomination
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gptkbp:has_been_restored
|
Available on Blu-ray
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gptkbp:has_cameo
|
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
in many of his films
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gptkbp:has_character
|
gptkb:The_Man
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:Richard_Hannay
gptkb:The_Man_from_Scotland_Yard
gptkb:The_Professor
gptkb:Annabella_Smith
Pamela
Professor Jordan
The Crofter
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gptkbp:has_conflict_with
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government conspiracy
man on the run
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gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
|
inspired video games
inspired numerous parodies
has a dedicated fanbase
performed in various languages
inspired board games
inspired television adaptations
adapted into graphic novels
inspired literary critiques
adapted into radio plays
influenced the spy genre
featured in documentaries about espionage
remains a classic of British literature
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gptkbp:has_legacy
|
influenced popular culture
inspired parodies
inspired references in other media
influenced the spy genre
influenced thriller films
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gptkbp:has_sequel
|
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(2008)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1959)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(radio_adaptation)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(television_adaptation)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(stage_adaptation)
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|
gptkbp:has_setting
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gptkb:London
gptkb:Scottish_Highlands
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|
gptkbp:has_theme
|
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:action
gptkb:conspiracy
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:identity
love
innocence
suspense
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|
gptkbp:has_themes
|
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:identity
espionage
suspense
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|
gptkbp:historical_context
|
reflects British imperialism.
reflects espionage fears.
reflects pre-WWI tensions.
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gptkbp:hitchcock_film
|
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(2008)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1935)
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1959)
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gptkbp:home_media_release
|
VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The 39 Steps
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gptkbp:influence
|
spy fiction
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gptkbp:influenced
|
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
gptkb:detective_fiction
mystery novels
adventure stories
action films
future filmmakers
Spy genre films
Spy genre
subsequent spy films
modern thrillers
the thriller genre
Hitchcock's later works
the spy genre
Modern spy thrillers
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|
gptkbp:influenced_artists
|
gptkb:Ian_Fleming
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:detective_fiction
action-adventure
action-adventure.
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|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:Rudyard_Kipling
gptkb:German_Expressionism
gptkb:Film_Noir
gptkb:The_Spy_Who_Came_in_from_the_Cold
gptkb:Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much
Silent films
silent films
silent film techniques
Silent film techniques
Hitchcock's film
Hitchcock's own works
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|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
real-life events
British intelligence operations
real-life espionage cases
real-life espionage events
Hitchcock's later works
World War I tensions
Hitchcock's own experiences with espionage
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gptkbp:inspired
|
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(musical)
Stage adaptations
Television adaptations
parody films
Parody films
Radio adaptations
homages
The 39 Steps (stage play)
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|
gptkbp:inspired_by
|
Alfred Hitchcock film
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|
gptkbp:is_available_on
|
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:streaming_platforms
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|
gptkbp:is_considered_as
|
a classic thriller
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|
gptkbp:is_inspired_by
|
real events
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gptkbp:is_notable_for
|
its humor
its fast pace
its clever staging
its multiple roles
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|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by
|
critics
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gptkbp:is_set_in
|
pre-World War I era
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|
gptkbp:isbn
|
gptkb:unknown
978-0-14-144100-5
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|
gptkbp:language
|
English
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gptkbp:legacy
|
considered a classic
Influential in cinema history
Influenced future thrillers
adapted into radio dramas
adapted into stage plays and musicals
considered a precursor to modern thrillers
influenced filmmakers like Steven Spielberg
remade into television films
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gptkbp:literary_devices
|
irony
suspense
foreshadowing
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gptkbp:literary_significance
|
pioneered the modern thriller.
pioneering work in the thriller genre
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gptkbp:main_actor
|
gptkb:Robert_Donat
gptkb:Madeleine_Carroll
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|
gptkbp:main_theme
|
espionage
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gptkbp:motif
|
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:deception
gptkb:mask
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|
gptkbp:music
|
gptkb:Louis_Levy
gptkb:Charles_Williams
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|
gptkbp:music_by
|
gptkb:Louis_Levy
gptkb:Charles_Williams
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gptkbp:music_composer
|
gptkb:Louis_Levy
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gptkbp:narrative_style
|
first-person
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gptkbp:notable_character
|
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Died
gptkb:Mr._Memory
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much
gptkb:The_Spy
Mrs. Smith
Pamela
Scudder
Professor Jordan
The Crofter
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gptkbp:notable_for
|
comedic elements
its plot twists
its chase scenes
The chase scene
its use of suspense
Being one of Hitchcock's early successes
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gptkbp:notable_quote
|
" The game is afoot!"
" I am not a spy!"
" The 39 Steps"
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gptkbp:notable_scene
|
the final confrontation
The final confrontation
the train scene
The train scene
The reveal of the spy ring
The chase on the moors
The climax at the theatre
The introduction of Hannay
the chase on the Forth Bridge
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gptkbp:notable_themes
|
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:identity
espionage
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|
gptkbp:number_of_actors
|
gptkb:4
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|
gptkbp:original_language
|
English
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gptkbp:page_count
|
gptkb:unknown
256
approximately 200
approximately 300
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gptkbp:performed_at
|
gptkb:the_Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe
gptkb:the_National_Theatre
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|
gptkbp:performed_by
|
theatre companies
|
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gptkbp:performed_in
|
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Broadway
English
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|
gptkbp:plot
|
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:adventure
espionage
Mac Guffin
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gptkbp:plot_point
|
Hannay's discovery of the plot
Hannay's encounter with the police
Hannay's escape from London
Hannay's final confrontation
Hannay's journey across Scotland
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|
gptkbp:plot_summary
|
A man is pursued by spies after being falsely accused of murder.
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|
gptkbp:precedes
|
gptkb:Mr._Standfast
gptkb:The_Lady_Vanishes
|
|
gptkbp:premiere
|
gptkb:London
|
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gptkbp:premiere_location
|
gptkb:London
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gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:2005
gptkb:2006
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|
gptkbp:produced_by
|
gptkb:Michael_Balcon
gptkb:Ivor_Montagu
Various producers
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|
gptkbp:production_company
|
gptkb:The_Lyric_Theatre
gptkb:The_Melbourne_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Adelaide_Festival
gptkb:The_St._John's_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Auckland_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Sydney_Opera_House
gptkb:The_Birmingham_Rep
gptkb:The_Aklavik_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Arviat_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Baker_Lake_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Calgary_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Cambridge_Bay_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Charlottetown_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Chesterfield_Inlet_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Coral_Harbour_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Dawson_City_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Fort_Simpson_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Fort_Smith_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Fredericton_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Gjoa_Haven_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Halifax_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Hay_River_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Inuvik_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Iqaluit_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Kugaaruk_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Kugluktuk_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Moncton_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Norman_Wells_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Ottawa_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Paulatuk_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Rankin_Inlet_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Regina_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Repulse_Bay_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Sachs_Harbour_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Saint_John_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Saskatoon_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Taloyoak_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Tuktoyaktuk_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Ulukhaktok_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Vancouver_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Wellington_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Whale_Cove_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Whitehorse_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Winnipeg_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Yellowknife_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_National_Theatre
gptkb:The_Royal_Exchange_Theatre
gptkb:The_West_Yorkshire_Playhouse
gptkb:The_Criterion_Theatre
gptkb:The_Tricycle_Theatre
gptkb:The_Perth_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe
gptkb:The_New_World_Stages
gptkb:Gaumont_British_Picture_Corporation
gptkb:The_Queensland_Theatre_Company
gptkb:The_Toronto_Fringe_Festival
gptkb:The_Gielgud_Theatre
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gptkbp:protagonist
|
gptkb:Richard_Hannay
|
|
gptkbp:published
|
1915
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|
gptkbp:published_by
|
Various publishers
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|
gptkbp:published_in
|
1915
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|
gptkbp:publisher
|
gptkb:William_Blackwood_and_Sons
gptkb:William_Collins,_Sons
|
|
gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1935
gptkb:1959
gptkb:2008
1939
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|
gptkbp:released_in
|
gptkb:1935
|
|
gptkbp:remake
|
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(2008)
gptkb:1959
gptkb:2008
gptkb:The_39_Steps_(1959)
|
|
gptkbp:resolution
|
Hannay uncovers the conspiracy.
Hannay clears his name
clearing the protagonist's name
uncovering the plot
|
|
gptkbp:restoration
|
restored in 2008
|
|
gptkbp:runtime
|
86 minutes
|
|
gptkbp:score
|
notable for its suspenseful music
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay
|
gptkb:Charles_Bennett
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Ian_Hay
gptkb:Charles_Bennett
|
|
gptkbp:sequel
|
gptkb:Greenmantle
|
|
gptkbp:series
|
Richard Hannay series
|
|
gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:Scotland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
|
gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:London
gptkb:Scotland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:Robert_Donat
gptkb:Madeleine_Carroll
|
|
gptkbp:style
|
gptkb:comedy
|
|
gptkbp:symbolism
|
gptkb:the_39_steps
the unknown
the chase
the 39 steps represent danger.
the chase represents urgency.
the conspiracy represents paranoia.
|
|
gptkbp:thematic_element
|
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:deception
gptkb:identity
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:conspiracy
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:identity
trust and betrayal
innocence and guilt
|
|
gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:Love
gptkb:Survival
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:Betrayal
gptkb:Paranoia
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:identity
Trust issues
|
|
gptkbp:translated_into
|
multiple languages
|
|
gptkbp:won
|
gptkb:Olivier_Award
|
|
gptkbp:won_award
|
gptkb:Olivier_Award
|
|
gptkbp:written_by
|
gptkb:John_Buchan
|
|
gptkbp:year
|
gptkb:World_War_I
World War I era
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
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|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
|