The only Hitchcock movie I’ve seen is Rear Window.
That didn’t lessen my enjoyment of the 39 Steps at Warner Theatre this past weekend. A comedic play, the four actors who take on over 150 characters don’t hesitate to make self-referential comments, tie in other Hitchcock films, or break the fourth wall.
The 39 Steps is humorous and clever in the use of props and costumes to convey the time period (1930s Britain) and the genre (mystery/thriller). The show invokes classic films so strongly that I left the theatre yearning to watch old movies.
Then I discovered the 39 Steps website has an education pack with facts and lessons for students seeing the show. Now that’s a thrill.
Excited to learn the meaning of pastiche,
Megan
39 Steps
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PBS just aired a version of the 39 Steps as part of their Masterpiece collection.
We should start watching old movies!!
I love watching older movies. Have you ever seen Harvey?
Just read your plea for a seder invitation on PW — come on over. Uh — where do you live and how long will it take you to get to rural east Tennessee? I’ll have a place set for you — get here by7 pm!
I second Skye – we really do need to start watching old movies!