Alfred Hitchcock | The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) Crime, Mystery, Thriller | Movie, Subtitles

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An ordinary British couple vacationing in Switzerland suddenly find themselves embroiled in a case of international intrigue when their daughter is kidnapped by spies plotting a political assassination.

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Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Charles Bennett, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Edwin Greenwood
Stars: Leslie Banks, Edna Best, Peter Lorre
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Original title: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)

0:00 Full Movie
1:24 Winter sports & accidents
7:04 Ski resort ballroom
8:33 Sniper pew pew
16:04 🔍 Being questioned about their recent trip to Switzerland and the whereabouts of their child.
26:29 🔮 A mysterious gathering is taking place, where they discuss the initiation process and purification of the participants.
49:04 ! A conversation about the child Betty and a planned assassination attempt at the Albert Hall.
59:53 A gunshot at the concert causes a minor injury to the diplomat.

@CultCinemaClassics:

[leafyrox]

I didn't meet Alfred Hitchcock, but I did see him, at a distance, at the Union Plaza casino in Las Vegas. He was standing at a roulette wheel, writing down notes. I did not approach him, but will never forget seeing him. What a legend.

[markhodge]

When Peter Lorre made this film he didn't speak English. He learned his lines phonetically. Such a brilliant actor. If you ever get the chance, watch his movie M, maybe his best performance.

[itsanalyne]

Just here for Peter Lorre's brilliant acting. Always such a thrill to watch him onscreen. One of my all time favorite actor.

[mv]

I've seen thousands of films and thousands of actors, but Peter Lorre has the most distinctive and charming mask, his voice and acting skills are truly unique.

[asullivan]

Always enjoyed viewing Peter Lorre. A master of many different acting 🎭 art forms!!! His presence always enhances the other actor’s parts.

[LACIPPO]

Hitchcock thought that this film feels like the job of an amateur, but it has one thing the other version of The Man Who Knew Too Much will never have: Peter Lorre.

[simonf]

The first 10 minutes is the most exquisite beginning to any movie. The rest is just the solution. Thanks Hitch.

[snookslayer]

Lorre only spoke broken English at this point in his career. He reportedly learned some lines in this movie using phonetics, but not really knowing what every word he said meant. I watched this movie listening for Lorre lines that sounded strange, but didn't notice any.

[toulousereg]

I find this version so much more entertaining than the Hollywood version 20 years later. The wonderful chemistry and humor between Leslie Banks and Edna Best is right up there with William Powell and Myrna Loy but more subtle. The humor in scenes like the dentist's and the church are priceless!

[witchingours]

I don't think enough has been said about the wonderful relationship of Bob and Jill Lawrence. Rarely has a couple showed such affection, trust, humor and instant understanding of swift repartee. The Bob and Clive partnership is like that of Charters and Caldicott, and their communication during the hymn singing is priceless.

[paulodipe]

_Aww, my dearest Helen! Be aware, Peter Lorre is watching us...I must confess that I'm not "The Man who knew So much"! Even so, it's better to take care, because the danger is waiting for us in the corner of the street! But don't be afraid, because suddenly Alfred Hitchcock says "Cut! Scene perfect!"...And we realize that is only an old Suspense movie from 89 years ago...One of the Best in action & mistery! I hope you enjoy it with us here on CCC movie chat at live! God bless you always, my Sweet Helen!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[danny-liio]

As always, thank you for posting these great classics!

[sylviacortes]

Peter Lorre un actor de los grandes, es un placer verlo en este video, y también al gran maestro del suspenso, gracias por compartir tan buen cine 👏👏👏👏👍😍🥰

[ypure]

Peter Lorre is ABSOLUTELY wonderful...flawless

[mtokurow]

I never knew that Hitchcock made a remake of his own old film. That's amazing!

[hauntedhighlands]

Lorre was the perfect mix of creepy and handsome

[musicalme]

I've never seen this movie before; thank you for the upload. It's great. Love the oldies.

[rescuepetsrule]

I just watched The 39 Steps, and this is another fine spy story pre-WWI. Imagination here, most WWII films lacked- they had the real stories and spies telling them. Hitchcock is still in a class of his own. Compared to the remake, I like this one a lot more, especially the acting by both parents and Betty. The final scene was realistic- 2 frantic parents staying calm to help their terrified child. They are more genuine, where Doris Day was just sappy (sorry if you're her fan- I grew up avoiding her movies). I guess some of us older people simply prefer the old to the new. TY- great film &HD!

[simonf]

A very sophisticated film. The antagonists all meet in the first five minutes. The shooting prowess is established. Yet the audience will be in the dark till the last part. So smart Hitch.

[gchukma]

These British films made it possible for Hitchcock to go to Hollywood and make film magic and Hitchcock famous.