Comments on: The Strange Case of the Vanishing Lady http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/ Analysis and reviews of films from around the world. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:42:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rick http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/comment-page-1/#comment-140895 Rick Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:52:23 +0000 http://coosacreek.org/mambo/?p=3665#comment-140895 Brian, I do believe I've seen that remake ... ugh. And yes, I'd have to put "39 Steps" right up there with "Lady," and "39 Steps" has an inexpensive version of that film in its "Essential Art House" series. It's a steal. Brian, I do believe I’ve seen that remake … ugh. And yes, I’d have to put “39 Steps” right up there with “Lady,” and “39 Steps” has an inexpensive version of that film in its “Essential Art House” series. It’s a steal.

]]> By: Brian http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/comment-page-1/#comment-140869 Brian Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:42:28 +0000 http://coosacreek.org/mambo/?p=3665#comment-140869 Just came across this. Lady is a real favorite of mine but I've been too cheap to spring for the Criterion version! But I like 39 Steps even more. 2 very near perfect films in my mind. Btw - if you ever wish to punish yourself check out the remake starring Cybil Shepard and Elliot Gould. Your teeth will hurt afterwards. A few months back I accidentally started reading an old Penguin novel that my folks had only to realize that it was the basis for Lady - The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White - but Hitchcock took real libererties - not so much with the plot but by making the girl much more likable - in the book she is rather a horrible snob. Just came across this. Lady is a real favorite of mine but I’ve been too cheap to spring for the Criterion version! But I like 39 Steps even more. 2 very near perfect films in my mind. Btw – if you ever wish to punish yourself check out the remake starring Cybil Shepard and Elliot Gould. Your teeth will hurt afterwards. A few months back I accidentally started reading an old Penguin novel that my folks had only to realize that it was the basis for Lady – The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White – but Hitchcock took real libererties – not so much with the plot but by making the girl much more likable – in the book she is rather a horrible snob.

]]> By: Rick http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/comment-page-1/#comment-136987 Rick Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:40:14 +0000 http://coosacreek.org/mambo/?p=3665#comment-136987 The train station model is fabulous, all right. And I hope you do it on the "Land Before CGI," I like that series. The train station model is fabulous, all right. And I hope you do it on the “Land Before CGI,” I like that series.

]]> By: Greg F http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/comment-page-1/#comment-136932 Greg F Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:38:40 +0000 http://coosacreek.org/mambo/?p=3665#comment-136932 Rick, you'll like <b>The 39 Steps</b>, it's a great film. I love both the criterion transfer of <b>the Lady Vanishes</b> is great. And of course, I love the train station model at the beginning. I may even feature it in a "Land Before CGI" at some point. Rick, you’ll like The 39 Steps, it’s a great film. I love both the criterion transfer of the Lady Vanishes is great.

And of course, I love the train station model at the beginning. I may even feature it in a “Land Before CGI” at some point.

]]> By: Rick http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/comment-page-1/#comment-136920 Rick Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:34:27 +0000 http://coosacreek.org/mambo/?p=3665#comment-136920 Believe it or not, I've never seen "The 39 Steps." I feel so ashamed. But that will soon be remedied: I bought Criterion's disc at their recent 50% sale. I shall soon be released! Believe it or not, I’ve never seen “The 39 Steps.” I feel so ashamed. But that will soon be remedied: I bought Criterion’s disc at their recent 50% sale. I shall soon be released!

]]> By: Jandy http://coosacreek.org/mambo/2009/12/01/the-strange-case-of-the-vanishing-lady/comment-page-1/#comment-136877 Jandy Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:26:01 +0000 http://coosacreek.org/mambo/?p=3665#comment-136877 It's been so long since I've seen <i>The Lady Vanishes</i> that I can barely remember the plot, even (so thanks for leaving off the spoiler!). I just remember really enjoying it; I think I'd still give <i>The 39 Steps</i> my vote for best pre-Hollywood Hitchcock. Sounds like time to revisit <i>The Lady Vanishes</i>. It’s been so long since I’ve seen The Lady Vanishes that I can barely remember the plot, even (so thanks for leaving off the spoiler!). I just remember really enjoying it; I think I’d still give The 39 Steps my vote for best pre-Hollywood Hitchcock. Sounds like time to revisit The Lady Vanishes.

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