The 39 Steps

The Camden County Drama Club production, of “39 Steps” took place in 1930s Great Britain. The play follows Richard Hannay throughout the play as he seeks to clear his name, upon being accused for the murder of a young spy named Annabella. During the 2 hour play, there were over 15 characters, all of which were portrayed by a total of 4 actors. The play took on an interesting twist with Clown 1 and Clown 2(Cole) in particular, as they portrayed over 5 characters each. The uproar brought to the stage by the crisp English accents of the clowns’ many characters, truly provided the emphasis needed to bring the audience into the time period. Through the combination of verbal characterization and a devoted cast, the thrill seeking audience was surely…

The 39 steps Patrick Barlow’s brilliant adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller The 39 Steps is a modern comedic masterpiece. After being a sellout in Brisbane and Melbourne, The 39 Steps has set a new box-office record after only being open at the State Theatre in Adelaide for one week. Directed by Jon Halpin, the storyline follows a typical Hitchcock thriller when an ordinary citizen, Richard Hannay (played by Nathan Page) becomes entwined in a murder mystery involving espionage,…

In Livermore High School’s rendition of “The 39 Steps,” originally an Alfred Hitchcock movie turned theatrical production in 2005, the lively actors successfully bring to life a comedic twist on the classic Hitchcock style. “The 39 Steps” is riddled with clever references to famous Hitchcock films, making the rendition very playful. The theatrical play of “The 39 Steps” differs mostly from the movie because, unlike every Hitchcock film, it does not take itself seriously. The play is meant to be…

Released in 1935, The 39 Steps is one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous masterpieces. Quickly becoming an international success, it established Hitchcock’s unshaken status as the cinematic ‘master of suspense’. This classic film is particularly notable today for combining suspense and humor, and many of Hitchcock’s other trademarks as it inspired many remakes and adaptations. The thriller starring Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll and Peggy Ashcroft is loosely based on the 1915 novel of the same…

Mehek Khaira Professor Krazter Film 106B 5 February 2016 Filmed in Time Throughout life, many are told to live in the moment; capturing the essence of time while embracing the current age of life. For filmmakers, recreating life through the eyes of a lens can not only give an opportunity to create, but also express the emotions that once had meaning. The film, The Blue Angel, directed by Josef van Sternberg, in 1930, and The 39 steps, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, in 1935, are two completely…

Joseph Campbell's "Monomyth" consists of 17 stages that every hero goes through. Campbell says, “The usual hero adventure begins with someone from whom something has been taken, or who feels there is something lacking in the normal experience available or permitted to the normal members of society. The person who takes off on a series of adventures beyond the ordinary, either to recover what has been lost or discover some life-giving elixir. It's usually a cycle, a coming and a…

prior knowledge to assess their levels of proficiency (Whitton et al., 2016, pg. 129). Therefore, several modifications were made to ensure this was accomplished. M8: Initially, the lesson plan was set out with bullet points, however, after testing the lesson on a student the teacher noticed it was difficult to find where they were up to. Therefore bullet points were replaced with steps. M9: Handing the KWL charts out to students was formerly step three. However, it was moved to step one to…

collection were used? What documents were studied? The study was completed in Mrs. Isabella’s classroom with several different reading level abilities. The exact number of students and age of students were not mentioned in the study. The students were assessed prior to using the approach and ongoing assessment was conducted throughout the study. 5. What procedures were used to actually collect the data? Every week Mrs. Isabella’s class would read a new book. On Mondays, she would complete…

with a bit of overhang, like the kind found on olive jars, jelly jars, etc. Piece of Styrofoam packaging from fruit or meat trays, washed thoroughly Magnet type strip (You can buy this in a long strip you cut, or peel off a section or in small pieces ready to glue onto the back of an object) A photo or picture that will fit inside the jar lid Acrylic or spray paint Steps to making your own Jar Lid Photo Magnet Step one: Paint the jar lid the color of your choice Step two: Place the jar lid on a…

taker due to his blindness, but on occasion will do something risky. If you feel even more adventurous, consider asking other Fall of Man players to take a look at it, or even include them in your story. It will also make you seem more connected to other players in Fall of Man! Step 4: Costume Costume design can easily make your character look and feel more in the time period, for example. You wouldn’t see a person out on the streets wearing a gasmask, looking like he just murdered seven…