We discuss early Alfred Hitchcock. Before his Hollywood masterpieces like Vertigo and Psycho, Hitchcock’s British production of The 39 Steps was still embraced by mass audiences in 1935. We talk about the famous director’s prolific work, his thrilling tropes, and his many quirks. We also discuss the idea of shooting for the edit, a method that allowed Hitchcock to control the final cut of his films.Where to watch The 39 Steps (1935)The New York Times review of The 39 StepsWhere to watch Things to Come (1936)