... The Lady Vanishes is definitely one of Hitchcock's best (and I would say also the funniest!) from that bygone era and also his last before he went to America. It's always difficult to write a review on a thriller without giving too much away but I'll try.
SYNOPSIS: A lengthy introduction ... Read review
Intrigue and espionage abound when a young woman travelling aboard a trans-continental ... more
express train strikes up an acquaintance with a middle-aged English governess who then disappears. Is the young woman hallucinating or is it something altogether more sinister...?
Iris Carr, an English girl holidaying in the pre-war Balkans, becomes friendly with Miss ... more
Froy, to all appearances an innocent, middle-aged governess. Returning to England, Miss Froy disappears, and a doctor convinces Iris that she is suffering from hallucinations.
Intrigue and espionage and the effects on the lives and futures of passengers aboard a ... more
Trans-Continental Express emerge when a girl traveller (Margaret Lockwood) returning from a holiday strikes up an acquaintance with a middle-aged English governess who during the journey mysteriously disappears from her compartment. The girl seeking an explanation for the disappearance is accused of hallucinating and is nearly convinced that her new friend does not exist.
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When a young woman on a train meets a charming old lady who promptly disappears, the other ... more
passengers deny having seen her, leading the young woman to suspect conspiracy. Hitchcock's final low-budget U.K. production before leaving for Hollywood stands as an extremely deft cocktail of comedy, romance, and suspense.
Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner
Thriller - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Timothy West, Neil Morrissey, Tara Fitzgerald, Annette Crosbie, Pauline Quirke, Rob Brydon, Denise Van Outen, John Thomson, Kevin Whately, David Suchet
Advantages: Charming, clever lines, satisfying ending Disadvantages: Not for the impatient action-lover
...obsessed with making movies in the comedy /thriller /mystery genre with a distinctive English touch to them. Even after the advent of colour TV, I can totally understand why this film, so rich in humour and class, remains an unforgettable classic to this very day. The Lady Vanishes is definitely one of Hitchcock's best (and I would say also the funniest!) from that bygone era and also his last before he went to America. It's always difficult to write ... ...SYNOPSIS: A lengthy introduction to the characters takes place in a hotel before the set goes onto the train where the mystery begins. Iris is a woman who met an elderly lady by the name of Ms. Froy back at the hotel and takes pleasure in extending their friendship on the train. Unfortunately the lady vanishes into thin air after Iris' nap and everybody denies even seeing such a person! Together with the help of a slightly obnoxious skirt-chaser, ... more
Before Alfred Hitchcock went on to make American films like Psycho, he was obsessed with making movies in the comedy /thriller /mystery genre with a distinctive English touch to them. Even after the advent of colour TV, I can totally understand why this film, so rich in humour and class, remains an unforgettable classic to this very day. The Lady Vanishes is definitely one of Hitchcock's best (and I would say also the funniest!) from that bygone era and also his last before he went to America. It's always difficult to write a review on a thriller without giving too much away but I'll try.
SYNOPSIS: A lengthy introduction to the characters takes place in a hotel before the set goes onto the train where the mystery begins. Iris is a woman who met an elderly lady by the name of Ms. Froy back at the hotel and takes pleasure in extending their friendship on the train. Unfortunately the lady vanishes into thin air after Iris' nap and everybody denies even seeing such a person! Together with the help of a slightly obnoxious skirt-chaser, Gilbert, they investigate the matter further only to find out that many things aren't as it seems on the train and all the characters seem to have something to hide.
CAST: Everyone was perfect. Margaret Lockwood as Iris and Michael Redgrave as the suave Gilbert make a perfect couple. Everything they say to each other is so delightful, it reminds me of When Harry Met Sally or You've Got Mail because the pair always starts off fighting like cats and dogs before eventually falling for each other. Caldicott and Charters, the two cricket-obsessed passengers were brilliantly played by Naunton Wayne and Basil Radford. All the other peripheral characters like the circus family, the nun, the doctor and the bad men were always never short of convincing.
MOST MEMORABLE LINE: Charters: You can't expect to put the two of us up in the maid's room! Hotel Manager: Now don't get excited. I'll remove the maid out.
BEST SCENE: Possibly when the self-involved British duo were at the restaurant, demanding service as if they're kings just because they're British citizens. Hilarious!
IMDB RATING: 8.1/10
MY RATING: 7/10
VERDICT: Even if you're not a fan of black and white films, surely this classic can appeal to you because it's got everything in it and this is something which is very very rare in all films of that age. Go on, give it a try. Meanwhile I'm going to run a search on eBay for the 1979 remake of this with Cybill Shepherd in it.
Advantages: An enjoyable Hitchcock thriller with a fair bit of comedy Disadvantages: Some might find it dated
about 2.5 minutes of random scene shots from the film which play like a screen show as well as marketing posters of the film and even a few shots of Hitchcock with cast members during filming.
I would be happy to give The LadyVanishes a strong 8 out of 10. It is certainly a very enjoyable thriller with elements of comedy and a bit of romance and it is definitely a film that is staying in my permanent DVD collection. I would hope the film would appeal to all those who enjoy old black and white films although some might find the overt ?British-ness? of some of the characters rather dated.
Of course, I mustn?t forget to mention that there is the cameo appearance of Hitchcock himself in the film which I always enjoy looking out for; no matter how many times I?ve seen one of his films! You might also be interested to know that Hitchcock ...
Advantages: Classic, good cast, some suspense, some comedy. Disadvantages: Old fashioned
thriller but there are a fair few laugh out loud moments. Alfred Hitchcock, as always, is there playing a cameo role.
The LadyVanishes was made in black and white and will appear very dated to many viewers. The steam trains alone give it a period piece feel, as do the ladies fashions. However it has become somewhat of a classic and has a great cast. If you have never watched it before give it a whirl. DVD copies can be purchased quite cheaply and it can be viewed on television from time to time.
(There is a much later version of this film which was made in 1979 and starred Elliott Gould and Cybil Shepherd in the main roles with Angela Lansbury as Miss Froy. However, despite a great cast, this one is not as successful . Much of the appeal of the original film is after all in the stereo-typical English characters that are played ...
Advantages: Clever banter, vintage Hitchcock, quietly charming Disadvantages: Not for the action-loving, thrill-a-minute seeker
Before Alfred Hitchcock went on to make American films like Psycho, he was obsessed with making movies in the comedy /thriller /mystery genre with a distinctive English touch to them. Even after the advent of colour TV, I can totally understand why this film, so rich in humour and class, remains an unforgettable classic to this very day. The LadyVanishes is definitely one of Hitchcock's best (and I would say also the funniest!) from that bygone era and also his last before he went to America. It's always difficult to write a review on a thriller without giving too much away but I'll try.
SYNOPSIS: A lengthy introduction to the characters takes place in a hotel before the set goes onto the train where the mystery begins. Iris is a woman who met an elderly lady by the name of Ms. Froy back at the hotel and takes pleasure in extending ...
When a young woman on a train meets a charming old lady who promptly disappears, the other passengers deny having seen her, leading the young woman to suspect conspiracy. Hitchcock's final low-budget U.K. production before leaving for Hollywood stands as an extremely deft cocktail of comedy, romance, and suspense.
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