The Lady Vanishes, UK 1938

Alfred Hitchcock is considered the master of suspense. With this black and white feature, The Lady Vanishes, he earns a reputation for making what seems a normal story into a conspiracy plot full of secrets. In a remote Alpine resort hotel, Iris meets Miss Froy, a friendly English lady who is travelling alone. When both take the train the next day to go back to London, Iris is accidentally hit with a stone. Once inside the train, she faints and feels week. Miss Froy takes care of her. When Iris wakes up, Miss Froy is gone. From this point on, the film turns into an investigation into the disappearance of this passenger. Iris meets a couple of people who help her out. There is the strange psychiatrist who believes Miss Froy is just a product of Iris’ mind. With the help of another passenger, they discover that several persons are involved in the possible kidnapping of Miss Froy. The film delivers good acting and plot twists, ending in a shooting scene that puts everyone’s lives in danger.