This is the story of a young Canadian, Richard Hannay, who decides to follow the spies who have killed a woman in his apartment. He leaves London and goes to Scotland to find them. The police suspect that he is the killer and the spies are at his heels. On a train, he asks a girl, Pamela, for help...

This is a film of unmistakable rhythm and pace, and it achieved great success in both Britain and the US.