The 39 Steps

Commemorating Madeleine Carroll's centenary

Any day is a good day to rewatch Hitchcock's sparky 1935 chase comedy, but today is particularly apt...

On 26th February 1906, Madeleine Carroll was born Edith Madeleine Carroll at 32 Herbert St (now 44) in West Bromwich. Her Irish father was a languages professor at the local grammar school, and she grew up in the town. While studying French at Birmingham University she caught the acting bug, and ultimately left home to pursue a theatre career against the wishes of Professor Carroll. Stage success quickly led to film roles, and by the early 1930s she was established as one of British cinema's most popular stars.

This very special screening is an opportunity to revisit one of her finest hours, handcuffed to Robert Donat and stumbling across the Scottish Highlands in what some still consider to be Hitchcock's best film. It is also a chance for West Brom to doff its cap to one of the town's most famous daughters, and the starting-point for a unique project which will explore Madeleine Carroll's fascinating life-story and ongoing legacy.

Doors open at 6pm, and the ladies from Sugarfoot Stomp will be setting the scene with a selection of 30s classics. Main feature is at 7pm, and there will a selection of info and memorabilia on display - as well as complementary refreshments.

Sunday 26 February, 6pm
Town Hall, High St, West Bromwich B70 8DT

This event is being presented by The Public in partnership with 7 Inch Cinema. For more info or advance tickets contact Carol White at The Public on 0121 525 6861.

Sunday 26 February, 6pm
Town Hall, High St, West Bromwich B70 8DT

This event is being presented by The Public in partnership with 7 Inch Cinema. For more info or advance tickets contact Carol White at The Public on 0121 525 6861.
Any day is a good day to rewatch Hitchcock's sparky 1935 chase comedy, but today is particularly apt...

On 26th February 1906, Madeleine Carroll was born Edith Madeleine Carroll at 32 Herbert St (now 44) in West Bromwich. Her Irish father was a languages professor at the local grammar school, and she grew up in the town. While studying French at Birmingham University she caught the acting bug, and ultimately left home to pursue a theatre career against the wishes of Professor Carroll. Stage success quickly led to film roles, and by the early 1930s she was established as one of British cinema's most popular stars.

This very special screening is an opportunity to revisit one of her finest hours, handcuffed to Robert Donat and stumbling across the Scottish Highlands in what some still consider to be Hitchcock's best film. It is also a chance for West Brom to doff its cap to one of the town's most famous daughters, and the starting-point for a unique project which will explore Madeleine Carroll's fascinating life-story and ongoing legacy.

Doors open at 6pm, and the ladies from Sugarfoot Stomp will be setting the scene with a selection of 30s classics. Main feature is at 7pm, and there will a selection of info and memorabilia on display - as well as complementary refreshments.