Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated British thriller, adapted from John Buchan's novel. Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes the victim of mistaken identity when a female corpse is dumped in his flat by a spy ring. He tries to track down the true murderers whilst being pursued by the police, and hooks up with an unwilling accomplice (Madeleine Carroll). Their adventure eventually leads them to a music hall, where the secret of the 39 steps is revealed. Also included is the documentary 'Hitchcock - The Early Years'.

Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated British thriller, adapted from John Buchan's novel. Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes the victim of mistaken identity when a female corpse is dumped in his flat by a spy ring. He tries to track down the true murderers whilst being pursued by the police, and hooks up with an unwilling accomplice (Madeleine Carroll). Their adventure eventually leads them to a music hall, where the secret of the 39 steps is revealed. Also included is the documentary 'Hitchcock - The Early Years'.

The Magic Box tells the fascinating and affecting story of the English motion picture pioneer William Freise-Greene, a man who lived only for his work, often sacrificing himself, his family and his fortune to satisfy an obsession - to make pictures move. That he succeeded is undeniable but his strength of purpose was outweighed by his personal failings.

The Magic Box is not only the story of Willie Greene the inventor, but also of the two women who loved him, played by Margaret Johnston and Maria Schell, who gave him the courage and inspiration to fulfill his ambitions.

Made for the Festival of Britain in 1951, The Magic Box is not only a fascinating story beautifully presented, but also a piece of cinema history, with a cast that reads like a who's-who of the British film industry of the time. The Cast Includes - Lawrence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, Thora Hird, Sid James, Janette Scott and many, many more.