The Lady Vanishes

1h 36m · 1938 · Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Lady Vanishes (1938) runs 1h 36m, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.

Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Mystery

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)